Dim sum recipes

Discover the most-loved dim sum dishes that you can make at home. This recipe collection will guide you to steam, fry, and pleat like a pro!

Shrimp shumai is a popular and delicious dim sum recipe that is easy to make at home. It's also a perfect recipe make head of time and freeze in batches!

Cantonese shumai, also known as siu mai and shao mai, is one of the post popular dim sum items. They are stuffed with juicy, savory pork and shrimp filling speckled with fragrant shiitake mushrooms, wrapped in thin yellow wrappers, and garnished with tobiko (roe). These shumai are toothsome, bouncy, with delight mouthfeel and texture that makes you coming back for second, third, and fourth bites! Pair these shumai with some salt and pepper tofu, chinese garlic green beans, and some baked…

Learn how to make Char Siu Bao, the classic Chinese steamed BBQ pork buns! This detailed Hong Kong-style char siu bao recipe will guide you through each step to create the perfect plump, fluffy buns filled with a rich, roasted pork filling. These delicious dumplings are just like the ones you find at your favorite dim sum restaurant. Make a big batch and freeze some for easy, on-the-go snacks! Recipe: https://tasteasianfood.com/char-siu-bao-recipe/

Rice Noodle Rolls (Cheung Fun). Steamed soft chewy rice noodle rolls with scallions, sesame seeds and soy sauce. A delicious dim sum dish.

These steamed pork buns are the real deal, both comforting and irresistible. They’re fluffy and filled with rich pork, Chinese chive, and a touch of ginger, making them extra juicy and super flavorful.

Looking for a dim sum recipe you can easily make at home? Try my Shrimp and Chive Dumplings! Packed with juicy shrimp and fresh chives, they are simple to prepare and perfect for beginners.

Shrimp Har Gow - pillowy soft flawless shrimp-filled dumplings steamed to perfection and you can make them at home!

Chinese fried Sesame Balls are a popular dim sum item. Try our authentic, extensively tested recipe, and make them with either lotus or red bean paste.

Refer to the post for step-by-step photos on how to wrap the dumplings. My mom also likes adding dried scallops to the filling for more umami flavor. You can usually find dried scallops in Asian supermarkets. If dried scallops are difficult for you to obtain, feel free to leave it out. If you want a more indulgent filing, you can also add pork back fat to the filling. You can read more about it in the notes. This recipe makes between 25 to 30 dumplings.