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Nutritional Values
250kcal
14gProtein
30gCarbs
8gFat
1gFibre
100 gServing
* Per serving · 100 g. May vary.
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Dim Sim
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Dim Sim — [Dim Sim]
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I'd like a dim sim, please.
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A Chinese-influenced snack combining pork and cabbage sealed in a dough.
Why try it?
This snack encapsulates Melbourne's multicultural influence, with its roots in Chinese cuisine adopted and adapted by Australians. It’s a popular takeaway item, especially near Asian food districts.
How it tastes
The dough is soft and slightly chewy, enclosing a moist, savory filling with notes of ginger and soy sauce. Often deep-fried or steamed, it has a crisp outside when fried.
Origin & History — first documented: 1920
Dim Sim was invented in Melbourne during the 1920s by Chinese restaurateurs catering to Caucasian tastes. It was designed for easy consumption and affordable eating, quickly becoming a takeaway staple.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥩 200 g pork mince
- 🥕 100 g cabbage
- 🧂 1 tsp ginger
- 🧄 1 small onion
- 🥣 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 🌾 10 wonton wrappers
- 🫒 1 tsp sesame oil
Method
- 1 Mix pork, cabbage, onion, ginger, and soy sauce in a bowl.
- 2 Place spoonful of mixture in center of wonton wrapper, seal edges.
- 3 Steam for 15 minutes or deep-fry until golden brown.
- 4 Serve warm, optionally with soy sauce for dipping.
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