The history and culture of Cantonese dim sum
The history of dim sum in Guangdong can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty, when Guangdong officials and wealthy businessmen liked to enjoy dim sum at home, and most of these dim sum were made by maids or chefs at home. With the passage of time, Guangdong dim sum has gradually developed into a unique food culture. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, restaurants and teahouses in Guangdong began to appear, and Cantonese dim sum became the main dishes in these places. In modern times, Cantonese dim sum has become one of Guangdong's iconic foods and an important part of China's food culture.
Processing technology of Cantonese dim sum
The production process of Cantonese dim sum is very elaborate, and it needs to go through many processes. First of all, we need to prepare various raw materials, such as flour, glutinous rice flour, meat, seafood, vegetables and so on. Then according to different kinds of snacks, the raw materials are mixed, stirred, kneaded and rolled. Then the stuffing needs to be wrapped in skin to form various shapes, such as jiaozi, steamed stuffed bun, glutinous rice chicken and so on. Finally, steam the snacks and you can eat them.
Types of Cantonese dim sum
There are many kinds of dim sum in Guangdong. Some classic dim sum types include:
1. Dim Sum Yellow
Dim Sum Emperor is one of the representative dishes in Cantonese dim sum, which is made of glutinous rice, abalone, mushrooms, chicken and other ingredients. Dim sum with thin yellow skin and fresh meat is very popular because of its soft and waxy taste.
2. Cordyceps glutinous rice chicken
Cordyceps glutinous rice chicken is a special dish in Cantonese dim sum, which is made of glutinous rice, chicken, cordyceps and other ingredients. Glutinous rice chicken tastes fragrant and waxy, and the taste of Cordyceps is unique. This is a very delicious snack.
3. Shrimp dumplings
Shrimp dumplings are a classic dish in Guangdong Dianxin, which is made of shrimp, pork, bamboo sheng and other ingredients. Shrimp dumplings are very popular snacks in Guangdong, with thin skin, fresh stuffing and smooth taste.
How to taste Cantonese dim sum
When tasting Cantonese dim sum, you should pay attention to the following points:
1. Taste with your heart
Cantonese dim sum is exquisitely made and beautifully shaped. When tasting, you need to taste it carefully and appreciate its shape, taste and taste.
2. Reasonable collocation
Cantonese dim sum has a wide variety of tastes and tastes, so it should be reasonably matched when tasting, and try different kinds and tastes of dim sum as much as possible.
Moderate diet
Although Cantonese dim sum is delicious, it needs to be eaten in moderation to avoid the burden brought by excessive consumption.