Dim Sum
Dim Sum " touch the heart " (Chinese点心/点心, Pinyin diǎn xīn, Cantonese dim sam) are small dishes that are usually steamed or deep fried.
Origin and preparation
The dishes originated from the Cantonese cuisine of China. Some of the tidbits come from traditional tea houses. It can be found in countless variations and all price ranges especially in the south and east of China.
Dim Sum are usually served with a classic Chinese tea in bamboo baskets. The bamboo baskets have a diameter of about 20 cm and can be stacked for steaming, the top is covered afterwards. Each is equipped with a normally existing also made of bamboo lattice on which the food is placed. It is common for the meal to taste with more soy sauce or other - to refine sauces - partly sharp.
Most of the dishes make stuffed dumplings. The fillings can consist of all conceivable varieties of meat, seafood and fruits, but also from egg and sweets.
Meaning and pronunciation
The Chinese term is used for all sorts of snacks and snacks. Literally translated means Dim Sum in about " touch the heart " ( meaning " Little tidbits that touch the heart "). The usual notation in Europe generally dim sum is the Cantonese pronunciation using English writing conventions again. The correct pronunciation is " Dim Sam".