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Dim sum is a Chinese cuisine made up of small portions of various dishes. The tradition of serving dim sum is associated with the serving of tea, when small delicacies were offered to travelers and guests along with tea as a refreshment. The name “dim sum” translates as “touch the heart” implying that dim sum is not a main meal, just a snack “that touches the heart”.

Dim sum is a style of Chinese cuisine that involves a variety of bite-sized dishes traditionally served in small steamer baskets or on small plates. The term “dim sum” translates to “touch the heart” in Cantonese, and the dishes are often enjoyed with tea in a communal setting. Dim sum is popular not only in China but also in many other parts of the world.

Common dim sum dishes include dumplings, buns, rolls, and other small delicacies, both sweet and savory. Some popular examples include:

1. Har Gow (Shrimp Dumplings): Translucent dumplings filled with shrimp.
2. Siu Mai (Pork Dumplings): Open-topped dumplings filled with a mixture of pork and shrimp.
3. Char Siu Bao (BBQ Pork Buns): Steamed buns filled with barbecue-flavored pork.
4. Spring Rolls: Thin rolls filled with vegetables, sometimes with meat or shrimp.
5. Sticky Rice in Lotus Leaf: Glutinous rice with various fillings wrapped in a lotus leaf.
6. Xiao Long Bao (Soup Dumplings): Dumplings filled with meat and hot broth.

Dim sum is often enjoyed during brunch or lunch, and the variety of options allows for a diverse and enjoyable dining experience. It’s a social meal where people can share and try a little bit of everything.