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2. Shao Mai (Classic dim sum) Do you know what dim sum is? Have you ever tried dim sum? Do you know where you can find dim sum in London? Delicious Shao Mai Copyright © 2015 Ming-Ai (London) Institute All Rights Reserved.

3. What is Dim Sum? Small stuffed buns, served as three or four pieces in one basket They can contain a range of ingredients (beef, chicken, pork, prawns and vegetarian options) They can be steamed or fried Some popular dim sum: steamed buns such as char siu bao assorted dumplings shao mai spring rolls Copyright © 2015 Ming-Ai (London) Institute All Rights Reserved.

4. Where does dim sum come from? Map of China Origin Dim sum is linked to the culture of “drinking tea” in teahouses in Canton (Guangdong), southern part of China. Teahouses would be open to tired travellers and farmers Apart from tea, they served variety of snacks = dim sum was born. Copyright © 2015 Ming-Ai (London) Institute All Rights Reserved.

5. Different Kinds of Dim Sum Shao Mai Wonton Shrimp Dumplings Spring Rolls Copyright © 2015 Ming-Ai (London) Institute All Rights Reserved.

6. Where can you find Dim Sum in London? Copyright © 2015 Ming-Ai (London) Institute All Rights Reserved. CHINATOWN! And where else? More info: The first recorded Chinese restaurant was opened in London in 1908.

7. Let's cook! 80g Shao Mai wrapper pastry or Yellow wonton pastry (round, about 20 sheets) Shao Mai’s filling Ingredients: 300g Chicken, minced 100g raw prawns (de-shelled, roughly chopped) 2pcs dried shitake mushrooms, rehydrated and finely diced 1 spring onion (finely diced) 4 goji berries for garnish Marinade: 1Tbsp Lee Kum Kee Premium Oyster Sauce 1Tbsp Lee Kum Kee Premium Light soy sauce ½ tsp Sugar ½ tsp White Pepper ½ tsp Potato starch 1. INGREDIENTS Copyright © 2015 Ming-Ai (London) Institute All Rights Reserved.

8. 1. Goji Berries Goji berries are brightly coloured berries, used to make medicinal and herbal teas, soups or garnish dishes. 2. Spring Onion These are onions that have small bulbs and long green stalks and can be eaten raw, grilled or stir-fried. 3. Dried Shitake Mushrooms (Dried Chinese Mushrooms) Shiitake mushrooms have the earthiness and flavour of wild mushrooms. They are large and meaty, but can also be found dried. 4. Yellow Wonton Pastry Wonton pastry is made from wheat flour and eggs. Copyright © 2015 Ming-Ai (London) Institute All Rights Reserved.

9. 2. SAUCES Light Soy Sauce Soy sauce is an essential ingredient in Chinese cooking: the light version is slightly saltier, and tens not to colour your food (for that you need dark soy sauce) Oyster sauce Oyster sauce is made with oyster extracts from oysters. Lee Kum Kee Premium Oyster Sauce was created in 1888 and is used for marinades, stir-fries and condiments. Chilli Oil Chilli oil is made from chilli and tastes spicy. Chilli oil is very popular in Chinese cuisines, and good for dipping with all kinds of food. Copyright © 2015 Ming-Ai (London) Institute All Rights Reserved.

10. ACTIVITY SHEETS Now that you have learned all about Shao Mai. Let's complete the activity sheets. Activity Sheet 1 – Comment from tasters Activity Sheet 2 – My Cooking Diary Copyright © 2015 Ming-Ai (London) Institute All Rights Reserved.

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