What Dim Sum Are You?

You’re the person that everyone knows. You are unpredictable. The soup tends to surprise you and come out in the wrong direction. Similarly, people expect you to say the unexpected.

• Originally from northern China, the traditional style contains a pork filling, but there are many restaurants trying out new variations containing crab meat, chicken, truffle etc.
• It requires skill to carefully pick up the dumpling with its thin wrapper without breaking it with your chopsticks. Hot soup squirts out if you’re not careful when biting into it.
• It is usually eaten with vinegar and ginger.

You are a natural-born leader and always put your best foot forward. You are charismatic, well-spoken and popular. You get invited to everything and have many friends, but find it hard to connect with people on a deeper level.

• These are a dim-sum staple. Restaurants claim they serve the highest-quality seafood in their dumplings. 
• It is filled with shrimp and small pieces of water chestnut/bamboo shoot.
• Learning how to make the perfect shrimp dumpling is a must for any professional Chinese dim sum chef The thin and delicate folds of the wrappers are pure artistry. There should be at least seven-ten pleats imprinted on wrapper. Count them next time!

You are an open book. You have no problem sharing your struggles and triumphs with others (even if you don't know them well). You are comfortable with who you are and don’t feel there is a need to pretend to be someone you are not.

• A dumpling with its fresh skin left open, so that you can see the filling inside. It is one of the Guangdong Big Three classics – with the quality of siu mai showing the quality of dim sum at a restaurant. A good siu mai should be firm from the outside and soft on the inside.

You’re a risk taker and always up for an adventure. You crave the thrill and uncertainty of new situations. The possibilities of what waits on the other side is fulfills you. You grow from falling down and have a resilient spirit through anything that life throws at you.

• Deep fried, braised and then steamed until meat and skin are very soft, chicken feet consists of the chewy cartilage, skin and bones. If you can get over the idea of what you’re eating, it is quite tasty!

You are protective of yourself and others don’t tend to see you for who you really are right away. You may seem aloof and reserved by those who don’t know you well. Only a selective few will get to see your true self. You are warm, loyal, and caring. A true friend that others would cherish if they got the chance to know you.

• These are very difficult to make and with its contents of sticky rice, mushrooms, Chinese sausage, and occasionally egg yolk, steamed in a large lotus leaf. Diners are required to unwrap the leaf to reveal what’s inside.

You are the person who always knows what to say- whether it’s encouragement or some grounded advice. People trust you and come to you for honest advice and know you have their best intentions in mind.

• Found in any Chinese bakery, these are Chinese diner dinner rolls with BBQ pork inside. It contains the perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors, making it a top favorite for many. 
• You’ll often see people of all ages eat this as an afternoon snack. A well-baked pork bun can be determined by the chewiness and sweetness of the bun, and the flavoring and quality of meat.

You are very logical and rely on reason to make your decisions. You like to follow the rules and work within the lines. You don’t take many risks and prefer to know what lies ahead of you before you make a move.

• It is made from grated turnips combined with shrimp, mushrooms, and Chinese sausage and a staple dish during Chinese New Year.

The party hasn’t started unless you’re there and you can get everyone up and going. You love talking to new people and feel at ease in big groups.

• The key to a good spring roll is its thin, crispy wrapper. Its filling can be shrimp, pork, chicken, or vegetable. You are full of energy all the time and love being the center of attention.

You are quiet, reliable, and like being behind the scenes. You are always helping others, but do not require recognition to feel fulfilled. People can count on you whenever they need help.

• They are often eaten as breakfast and are filled with either BBQ pork, beef, shrimp, scallions or Chinese donut. The perfect thickness of the rice noodle wrapper is key.

You are the sweet, kind-hearted, genuine person who everyone loves right away. You have a beautiful smile that no one can resist. You light up any room that you walk in and only want to make people feel better on any given day.

• Developed in Hong Kong based on the pastries made in Macau, HK style egg tarts have a pie-like/flaky/shortbread pastry crust, filled with egg custard and baked to perfection. 
• It can be found in almost any Chinese bakery and is the quintessential dim sum dessert.

You are an easy going person, not opinionated, easy to please and the friend everyone can chill with. People are comfortable around you. Others like having you around, because you balance the mood with your calm aura.

• Sponge cake has a Malaysian origin and can be eaten as a breakfast, snack or dessert. 
• It tastes very similar to an angel food cake, with a moist texture and light sweetness.