Dim sum mastery
Learn to make authentic dim sum with Chef Meilan Kao. Master folding techniques, traditional fillings, and creative recipes in this hands-on Typsy course.
This course includes
- Quizzes & knowledge checks
- Downloadable resources
- Closed captions & dubbing
- Mobile app (iOS & Android)
- Hands-on activity
Supported by trusted hospitality organizations
This course is supported by leading hospitality organizations, reflecting recognized industry best practice.
Skills you will gain
Course details
Delicate, flavorful, and rich with tradition - dim sum is more than just small bites. It's a celebration of Chinese culinary culture. In this course, Chef Meilan Kao, owner of Kao Dim Sum, shares her family's recipes and creative spins on classics like jiaozi, ha gao, and green siu mai.
You'll learn how to make dough from scratch, master folding techniques, and cook with precision - whether boiling, steaming, or frying. Each lesson offers practical skills and cultural insights, helping you bring dim sum to life with authenticity and confidence.
What you'll learn in the Dim sum mastery course
- The cultural roots and regional styles of dim sum
- How to prepare authentic fillings using traditional ingredients and seasonings
- How to make different doughs from scratch using rice flour, wheat flour, and starches
- How to master dumpling folding techniques, from classic pleats to half-moon shapes
- How to cook dim sum using steaming, frying, and boiling methods
- How to create standout dishes like jiaozi, fried wontons, and green siu mai
- How to serve dim sum with the right sauces and garnishes to impress guests
- How to plate with care and creativity, adding color, texture, and finesse
And much more!
Who the Dim sum mastery course is for
The Dim sum mastery course is ideal for chefs, cooks, and food and beverage professionals looking to expand their culinary repertoire with authentic dim sum skills - whether for traditional menus or modern fusion offerings.
Course content
14 lessons · 49m 21s total · 1 hands-on activity · 13 quizzes
Course instructor

Meilan Kao is a third-generation dim sum chef and creative culinary director of the globally loved Royal China restaurants. Born into a family that helped introduce Cantonese cuisine to London, Meilan has made it her mission to honor tradition while...
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This course is globally recognized by the Institute of Hospitality and is worth one (1) CPD point.
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