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scallop dumpling
Like shrimp dumplings, but filled with scallops.
scallop and shrimp dumpling
Like shrimp dumplings, but filled with both scallops and shrimp.
pea shoot dumpling
A sticky, translucent wrapper filled with pea shoots and shrimp.
mushroom dumpling
A sticky, translucent wrapper filled with mushroom.
spinach and mushroom dumpling
Same as the steamed spinach dumplings, but also with mushrooms.
steamed dumpling
These traditional Chinese dumplings are served steamed in dim sum restaurants (also pan-fried, se...
blanched lettuce
Lettuce that has been blanched (quickly boiled then cooled) and served in a sauce.
mantou
Mantou are plain steamed buns with no filling, originating from Northern China and made with whea...
fried mantou
Deep-fried mantou, often listed as golden mantou or deep-fried bun, are typically served with con...
abalone and chicken in mantou cup
Bits of abalone and chicken filled into bao bread like a tart. I've only seen this at Tim Ho Wan ...
beef meatballs
Steamed meatballs made out of finely ground beef is a [Cantonese dish] and standard dim sum fare.
fried fish cake
A fish paste patty breaded and pan-fried.
fried shrimp cake
Shrimp mixed with vegetables and pan-fried.
mochi
Glutinous rice balls, often coated with coconut and filled with something sweet.
soft grated coconut mochi
Mochi filled with shredded coconut.
mung bean mochi
Mochi filled with mung bean paste.
Singapore-style noodles
Thin rice noodles flavored with curry powder, stir-fried with vegetables, meat (typically some co...
osmanthus jelly
A jelly made with dried [osmanthus] flower.