Steamed dimsum

  • Jiaozis, Xiajiao, Shaomai, XiaolongBao

Instructions

Cooking steamed dimsum is one of the most traditional and easiest to make. For this it is advisable to use a bamboo steamer.

  • Bring water to a boil in a pot with a steamer
  • Put the baking paper in the bottom of the steamer basket and place the jiaozi on the baking paper, leaving some space between each piece. It is recommended to make some small holes in the baking paper to ensure that the steam reaches the pieces better.
  • Place the steamer basket over the pot and steam over high heat for 8 minutes
preparacion del dimsum al vapor

Grilled dimsum

  • Jiaozis, Bao y Wanton

Instructions

Preparing the dim sum on the grill gives it a fantastic toasted and crunchy touch. But the grill preparation is not the one we all know, we must add water to the pan so that they are perfect. Learn what the secret of the best Chinese chefs is

  • Cover the bottom of the pan with oil. Once it is hot, carefully place the jiaozi in the pan, slowly add 60ml of water, or until reaching 1/4 of the height of the jiaozi and cover the pan.
  • Place over high heat until the water boils, then cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, until the water has almost completely evaporated.
  • Remove the lid and continue cooking until all the water has evaporated and the bottom surface is golden brown.
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