Alright, let’s talk about this dim sum girl thing. I don’t know much about fancy eatin’, but I know what tastes good, ya know? My old man, he always said, good food is good food, no matter what you call it.
So, this dim sum… it’s like, little bits of food, right? Kinda like when you have leftovers and you just pick at this and that. But I guess these folks, they make it all fancy. Like, little baskets and things. Who got time for that, I tell ya! But if it tastes good, I ain’t complainin’.
I heard tell you can get all sorts of stuff. Like, little dumplings. They call ‘em “har gow” or somethin’. Shrimp inside, I think. And then there’s those “siu mai” things. Pork, maybe? Look like little open cups. I seen pictures, ya know, on that internet thing my grandson showed me.
- Har Gow: Shrimp dumplings. See-through skin, they say. Fancy.
- Siu Mai: Pork and shrimp, I heard. Open top. Like a little bucket.
- Char Siu Bao: BBQ pork buns. Fluffy bread, sweet meat. Sounds alright.
And then there’s buns! Big ol’ fluffy buns, filled with stuff. BBQ pork, they say. That sounds good. My old man, he loved pork. Said it stuck to your ribs, kept you goin’ all day. These buns, they call ‘em “char siu bao” or somethin’. Sounds like somethin’ a city slicker would say.
But the thing is, how you gonna order all this stuff? It ain’t like goin’ to the diner and just sayin’ “eggs and bacon.” These dim sum places, they got menus a mile long, and half the stuff you can’t even pronounce. Makes a body feel plumb dumb.
My grandson, he showed me this thing, a guide, I guess you’d call it. Said it tells you how to order dim sum “like a pro.” A pro! Like I’m gonna be some kinda dim sum expert now. But it did have pictures, which helped. And it told you what the stuff was called, so you don’t sound like a fool when you’re orderin’.
They got these turnip cakes, too. “Lo bak go,” they call ‘em. Fried up all crispy. I like crispy. Reminds me of fried potatoes, which I can make real good, let me tell ya. And sticky rice! Wrapped up in a leaf. “Lo mai gai,” they say. Chicken and mushrooms and all sorts inside. Hearty stuff. That’s what I like.
And for dessert? They got these custard buns. Little yellow things, all soft and sweet. My grandson, he says they dip ‘em in chocolate. Chocolate! Now, that’s somethin’ I can get behind. Sweet and creamy, he says. Sounds like a nice way to end a meal, I reckon.
You know, it’s kinda funny, all this fancy food. Back where I come from, we ate what we grew. Simple stuff. But I guess it’s good to try new things. And if it fills your belly and puts a smile on your face, then what’s the harm, right?
So, this dim sum girl… I don’t know if she’s a real person or just some kinda name. But if she can make good food, then she’s alright in my book. And if you’re gonna go try this dim sum stuff, just remember, don’t be scared to ask questions. And if you can’t pronounce somethin’, just point at the picture. That’s what I’d do.
And don’t forget the custard buns! Gotta have somethin’ sweet at the end, ya know. That’s just common sense.
Anyways, that’s about all I know about this dim sum. It’s a lot of little dishes, some fried, some steamed, some sweet. Just order what looks good, I say. And if you don’t like it, well, you can always have a piece of pie when you get home.