This lesson includes
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- Downloadable resources
- Mobile app (iOS & Android)
Introduction to dim sum
Learn the cultural history and regional styles of dim sum in this lesson with Chef Meilan Kao. Discover how these small bites came to be shared and celebrated.
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This lesson includes
- Closed captions & dubbing
- Downloadable resources
- Mobile app (iOS & Android)
Lesson details
Dim sum, meaning "to touch the heart," began as a simple tea-time snack and grew into one of China's most beloved food traditions - each dish small, shareable, and packed with meaning.
In this online lesson, Chef Meilan Kao will guide you through the origins of dim sum, its regional variations, and how it's served and enjoyed in both Eastern and Western settings.
What you'll learn in this lesson, Introduction to dim sum
- The historical origins of dim sum and yum cha
- How regional styles influence ingredients and techniques
- The variety of dim sum doughs, fillings, and cooking methods
- Why folding styles impact a dumpling's name and identity
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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