Australian Dim Sim Recipe

A dim sim is a popular, slightly spicy snack common to many Asian countries. They are made by wrapping a slice of pork or chicken filling in the thin, crêpe-like dough. The most common varieties are the shrimp and pork versions. 

In Australia, these Aussie Dim Sim have become popular as a meal for lunch boxes. It can be served with a soy sauce dip or even eaten without dipping.

This Dim Sim is a lightweight and healthy food with low calories.

Are Dim Sims healthy?

Australian Dim Sim Recipe is simple and fun. It is very versatile; fill it with whatever you like. These can be frozen and fried individually as needed. Some dim sum recipes are heavy in calories, fat, and sodium, which may increase the risk of heart disease.

However, it’s possible that some dim sum meals contain hidden calories, fat, and sodium. But This Dim Sim recipe is a lightweight and healthy food with low calories.

Australian Dim Sim Recipe

Recipe by Lindsay G. Cabral

3.1 from 8 votes

Cuisine: AustraliaDifficulty: Easy

Servings

2-3

servings

Prep time

40

minutes

Cooking time

15

minutes

Calories

324

kcal

Do you want to learn how to make authentic Australian Dim Sims? If so, I have an authentic recipe for you. This is traditional, while others are doing creative interpretations. I’ve also included some cooking tips that might help you with the process. It’s never too late to learn!

Ingredients

• Chinese Five spices 1 tbsp

• Minced pork/chicken 500-600g

• Chopped ginger 1 tsp

• Garlic 1 clove

• Chinese cabbage 1/2 head

• Sesame oil 1 tsp

• Soy sauce 1 tbsp

• Salt and pepper to taste

• For Dough:

• Plain flour: 250g

• Salt: 1/2 tsp

• Hot water: 125ml – 1/2 cup

• For Serving

• Soya sauce 2 tbsp

• Vinegar 2 tbsp

• 1Green chilli chopped

• Sesame seed

• White vinegar 2 tbsp

• Shredded ginger ½ tbsp

• Light soya sauce 2 tbsp

How to make Australian Dim Sim

• Prepare The filling Ingredients: Firstly, chop your ginger and Chinese cabbage. Then finely minced your pork/chicken.
• Take A Big bowl: Take minced meat and other ingredients, then mix properly. Keep this mixer in the fridge for a while.
• Making Dough: Take ½ cup of water in a pot and put it on the burner. When the water gets hot, mix it with 250g plain flour. Add some salt to taste and make your dough with your hands.
• Making Dim Sim Shapes: Take a small size of dough and make it into a flatbread.
  Cut it into 4/4 inch size. Take some meat mixer about the size of a golf ball. Put it on the dough sheet and wrap all corners, then use your palm to squeeze it.
• Steam The Dim Sim: First take a steamer, then put a baking sheet in it. Place all the dim sims in the steamer. Then turn the burner on and put a big pot on it with water. Then place your steamer in a pot and wait for 15 mins.
• Add Soya Sauce: Now Take a bowl and put cooked dim sim in it and add some soya sauce. This is the way to eat dim sims in australia. Your Australian dim sim is ready to serve.
• Making Dipping Sauce Before Serving
• Add Soy Sauce Vinegar: First, add your soy sauce vinegar to a small bowl.
• Add chilli and Sesame Seeds: Then add chopped chilli and sesame seeds. That’s it. Your chilli soya sauce is ready to serve.
• Vinegar Ginger Dipping Sauce
• Add and mix ingredients: Simply add vinegar, ginger, soya sauce in a small bowl, and it is ready to eat. Enjoy your quick recipe of a dipping sauce.

Notes

• Now, how can you use this tasty sauce? So Easy. You can simply dip your dumplings in the sauce and enjoy.

Frequently Ask Question:

Did Australia invent dim sims?
Australians invented the food known as dim sim. Inventor William Wing Young of Melbourne created it for his food-processing business, that supplied snacks to football stadiums.

What is Aussie dim sim?
A variation of the common Chinese dumpling is the aussie dim sim. They first became popular in the 1940s and have since developed into an iconic dish in Melbourne and beyond. It can be served in a variety of ways, including steamed and fried.

Can diabetics patient eat dim sum?
Yes, the only healthy option for diabetics is steamed dumplings. Soups and sauces made with lots of heavy cream go well with dumplings. It is not suggested to do this if you have diabetes. It is not suggested to serve dumplings with a side dish that can further affect blood sugar levels.

How do you fry dim sims at home?
It takes only 5 minutes to fry. Just heat some oil in a pan or you can use airfryer then put Dim Sims fry at 170°C if they are frozen.

Can you cook frozen dim sims in air fryer?
Yes, only In the air fryer basket, put the frozen dim sum. Cook for 12 minutes, shaking the basket gently.

Are Dim Sims vegan?
Yes, but only the veggies made with dim sims are vegan. The fillings for vegetarian-style dim sim usually include cabbage, carrots, vermicelli, Chinese shiitake mushrooms, or other vegetables, in addition to seasoning; however, these are not frequently found at retail stores.

What’s the difference between dim sum and dim sim?
The difference between dim sum and dim sim is, “Dim Sim” is pork and cabbage wrapped in a thin pastry skin. Each bite gives meatiness, crunch, and enjoyment because to its mild seasoning. And on the other hand, Yum Cha serves a variety of small dishes and bundles under the general heading of “Dim Sum.”

Conclusion

So, I hope now you know how to make Australian Dim Sim. I have included the recipe for my favorite dumplings, found in Chinese supermarkets or Asian grocery stores.

There are many different ways to make dumplings in Australia with all kinds of fillings and spices. These dumplings are sticky and slightly chewy as they are filled with a meat mixture.