dim sum

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Definition of dim sum in English English dictionary

A light meal or brunch eaten leisurely, with tea, usually sometime from morning-to-early afternoon (sometimes nighttime) with family or friends and typically consisting of a selection of small dumplings and rolls

(dihm suhm) - In Cantonese, Dim Sum means "the heart's delight" or "touch the heart " They are also know as Yam Cha Dim Sum is Cantonese cuisine that comes mainly in the form of steamed and fried dumplings containing a wide array of fillings They are usually served in tiers of bamboo steamers or small to medium-sized plates (so that many different varieties can be sampled) or they are served like "dessert carts" That is a cart filled with several different types for people to pick and choose from Long before the Spanish created tapas and the Americans discovered finger foods, the southern Chinese were gathering for yum cha (tea) and sampling savory morsels known as dim sum

This Chinese name, which means "heart's delight," includes a variety of snacks such as steamed dumplings, shrimp balls, pastries, and spring rolls

traditional Chinese cuisine; a variety of foods (including several kinds of steamed or fried dumplings) are served successively in small portions

A selection of small dishes served for snacks and lunch in China These dishes include a wide selection of fried and steamed dumplings, as well as, various other sweet and savory items

Chinese cuisine; refers to 'nibble food', similar to hors d'oeuvres, aka "pupus"

In Cantonese, Dim Sum means "the heart's delight" or "touch the heart " They are also know as Yam Cha Dim Sum is Cantonese cuisine that comes mainly in the form of steamed and fried dumplings containing a wide array of fillings They are usually served in tiers of bamboo steamers or small to medium-sized plates (so that many different varieties can be sampled) or they are served like "dessert carts" That is a cart filled with several different types for people to pick and choose from Long before the Spanish created tapas and the Americans discovered finger foods, the southern Chinese were gathering for yum cha (tea) and sampling savory morsels known as dim sum

Cantonese for "heart's delight," dim sum includes a variety of small, mouth-watering dishes such as steamed or fried dumplings, shrimp balls, steamed buns and Chinese pastries

{i} small portions of Chinese food that includes an assortment of small fried or steamed dumplings filled with meat or seafood

Chinese dumpling

Turkish pronunciation

dîm sʌm

Pronunciation

/ˈdəm ˈsəm/ /ˈdɪm ˈsʌm/

Etymology

() From Cantonese 點心 (dim2 sam1), Mandarin pinyin: diǎnxin/diǎnxīn). Literally “dot heart” or “order heart”, meaning “order to one’s heart’s content”; also commonly translated as “touch the heart”, “dotted heart”, or “snack”. More loosely, “ad libitum”.