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Australian Dim Sim (Dimmies) Recipe

Dim sim, often affectionately called "dimmies," is related to dim sum but not quite the same. Dim sum refers to a variety of Chinese dumplings and small dishes typically enjoyed with tea. Siu mai, a popular dumpling filled with shrimp and pork, is one such dish. The first dim sim was inspired by Cantonese sui mai.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Additional Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Australian
Servings 24 Yield
Calories 132 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 cups Flour
  • 1/2 cup Hot water
  • 1/3 cup Cold water
  • 1 tbsp Vegetable oil
  • 1.1 lb Flat iron steak or chicken thigh
  • 1.1 lb Pork chop
  • 3 1/2 oz Pork or chicken fat
  • 1/2 tsp Chinese five spice seasoning
  • 1 cup Cabbage (loosely chopped)
  • 4 Green onions (diced)
  • 1 Carrot
  • 1 tbsp Soy sauce
  • Fresh ground pepper - to taste

Instructions
 

  • Sift the flour into the bowl and pour the hot water over it.
  • Mix very well and add the cold water.
  • Add the oil at the end if needed.
  • Knead the dough a little until it is smooth and elastic.
  • Wrap the dough in cling film and place it in the fridge to rest for 1 hour.
  • Place the meat, fat, and carrot into a food processor and pulse it until the carrot is finely chopped and the meat is a sticky mince.
  • Add the five-spice seasoning, spring onions, soy sauce, and some ground pepper, and give one more quick pulse.
  • Add the finely-diced cabbage and the soy sauce.
  • Cover the meat mixture with cling wrap and let it cool in the fridge for half an hour. If not sticky enough, add a tablespoon of cornstarch and mix it through.
  • Roll the dough out thinly on a floured board and cut it into squares.
  • Take a dessert spoon of the meat mix and place it in the center of the pastry square.
  • Fold the four corners into the center to make a parcel.
  • Make a fist and squeeze the parcel on the sides to force the meat downward, making the classic elongated shape.
  • Heat up some frying oil.
  • Carefully slide the dim sims into the oil.
  • Fry until golden all over
  • Serve with the chili sauce

Nutrition

Calories: 132kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 10gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 81mgFiber: 1g
Keyword Australian Dim Sim (Dimmies) Recipe
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