Why Dim Sum deserves more attention

Dim Sum rarely gets the international recognition it deserves. The deeply savoury and sweet complexity is genuine, not simple, and the technique involved in using Shaoxing wine correctly takes real skill.

Chinese cuisine encompasses eight major regional schools with distinct ingredients and techniques. I encountered it first in a family banquet table and that context helped me understand it properly. chrysanthemum tea is the natural accompaniment and the combination makes the case for the dish. If you haven't explored this cuisine seriously, Dim Sum is the dish to start with.