Okay, so check it out, recently I decided to try something a little different, a bit of a culinary adventure if you will. I’m talking frozen dim sum, shipped straight to my door. Now, I know what you’re thinking: “Frozen dim sum? Delivered? Is that even any good?” Well, let me walk you through the whole experience.
The Order: First things first, I went online and started browsing. There are tons of websites that offer this kinda thing, all promising authentic flavors and restaurant-quality yum cha at home. I ended up going with a place that had a bunch of good reviews and a decent selection. I threw in some classic shrimp dumplings (har gow), pork buns (char siu bao), and some veggie spring rolls just for kicks.
The Wait: The shipping was pretty quick, which was a relief. I mean, who wants their frozen food sitting in a warehouse for days? It arrived packed in dry ice, which was kinda cool (pun intended!). Everything was still rock solid, so that was a good sign.
The Prep: Now, this is where the rubber meets the road. I followed the instructions on the packaging, which basically involved steaming the dumplings and baking the spring rolls. I gotta say, steaming the dumplings was a bit of a learning curve. I over-steamed the first batch, and they came out a little mushy. Oops! But hey, you live and learn.
The Taste Test: Okay, drumroll please… The shrimp dumplings were surprisingly good! The shrimp tasted fresh, and the wrappers were delicate. The pork buns were fluffy and sweet, just like I remembered. The spring rolls were crispy and satisfying. Honestly, I was pretty impressed. It wasn’t quite the same as going to my favorite dim sum restaurant, but it was a darn good substitute, especially when I was craving it late at night.
The Verdict: So, would I do it again? Absolutely! It’s a convenient and relatively affordable way to enjoy dim sum at home. Plus, it’s fun to experiment with different cooking methods and sauces. If you’re a dim sum lover like me, I definitely recommend giving it a try.
- Pro Tip: Don’t over-steam the dumplings! Trust me on this one.
- Bonus: I made a simple dipping sauce with soy sauce, rice vinegar, and a little bit of sesame oil. It added a nice kick.
Anyway, that’s my frozen dim sum shipping adventure! Hope you enjoyed it, and maybe it’ll inspire you to try it out yourself. Let me know in the comments if you’ve ever ordered frozen dim sum online, and what your experience was like!