Alright, let me tell you about my dim sum adventure at Tesco. It all started last week, I was craving some good ol’ dim sum but didn’t feel like hitting up a proper restaurant. So, I thought, “Hey, Tesco’s gotta have something, right?”
First, I headed to the frozen aisle – that’s where the magic usually happens. I spotted a few different options, like some prawn dumplings and pork buns. Grabbed a pack of each, figured, “What the heck, let’s see what they’re like.” Also, I saw some spring rolls, not exactly dim sum, but close enough, tossed those in the basket too.
Got home, chucked ’em in the steamer. The instructions were pretty straightforward – just steam ’em for like 15-20 minutes. While they were steaming, I whipped up a quick dipping sauce – soy sauce, a dash of sesame oil, a little bit of rice vinegar, and some chopped green onions. Simple, but does the trick.
The moment of truth! Took out the dumplings first. They looked…okay. Not exactly restaurant-quality, but not bad either. Took a bite – honestly, they were surprisingly decent! The filling was flavorful, the wrapper was a bit doughy, but overall, not bad at all for a frozen supermarket snack.
Next up, the pork buns. These were a bit of a letdown, to be honest. The bread was kinda dry, and the filling wasn’t as tasty as I’d hoped. Ate one, wasn’t impressed, left the rest.
The spring rolls were…well, they were spring rolls. Nothing special, but they did the job. Crispy, greasy, and filled with veggies. Can’t complain too much.
The Verdict: Tesco’s dim sum is a mixed bag. The prawn dumplings were a surprisingly good find, definitely worth picking up again. The pork buns, not so much. And the spring rolls are just your average spring rolls.
Overall, if you’re looking for a quick and easy dim sum fix and don’t want to go to a restaurant, Tesco’s frozen aisle can scratch that itch. Just don’t expect anything mind-blowing. It’s convenient and affordable, and sometimes that’s all you need!
- Prawn Dumplings: Recommended!
- Pork Buns: Skip ’em.
- Spring Rolls: Meh, if you’re in the mood.
That’s my Tesco dim sum experience! Let me know if you’ve tried any other stuff from their frozen section – always looking for new things to try!