Dim Sum (点心) literally means "touch the heart" and refers to a style of Chinese cuisine prepared as small bite-sized portions traditionally served in small steamer baskets or on small plates.

Har Gow (Crystal Shrimp Dumplings)

For the Wrapper:

• 1 cup wheat starch
• ¼ cup tapioca starch
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 tsp vegetable oil

For the Filling:

• ½ lb shrimp, chopped
• ¼ cup bamboo shoots, minced
• 1 tsp ginger, grated
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• ½ tsp white pepper
• ½ tsp salt

Instructions:

1. Make the Dough: Mix starches, add boiling water and oil. Knead until smooth.
2. Prepare Filling: Mix all filling ingredients well.
3. Form Dumplings: Roll dough pieces into thin circles, fill, and pleat edges.
4. Steam: Steam for 6-7 minutes until translucent.

Siu Mai (Open-Top Pork and Shrimp Dumplings)

Ingredients:

• ½ lb ground pork
• ¼ lb shrimp, chopped
• 2 shiitake mushrooms, minced
• 2 water chestnuts, minced
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 20 wonton wrappers
• Carrot for garnish

Instructions:

1. Mix Filling: Combine all ingredients except wrappers and carrot.
2. Form Dumplings: Place filling in center of wrappers, shape into cylinders.
3. Garnish: Top each with grated carrot.
4. Steam: Steam for 8-10 minutes until cooked through.