Chicken Dim Sum (Steamed Dumplings)

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🔸 Ingredients:

• 250g minced chicken
• 1 tbsp ginger (finely chopped)
• 1 tbsp garlic (finely chopped)
• 2 tbsp spring onion (chopped)
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• Salt & white pepper (to taste)
• 1 tsp cornflour
• Dumpling wrappers

🔸 Method:

1. In a bowl, mix chicken, ginger, garlic, spring onion, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, pepper, and cornflour.
2. Place 1 tbsp filling in each wrapper.
3. Fold into pleated dumplings.
4. Steam in a bamboo steamer for 8–10 minutes until cooked.
5. Serve hot.

🥥 Coconut Buns

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🔸 Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp yeast
• 2 tbsp sugar
• ½ cup coconut milk
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 egg
• ¼ tsp salt

🔸 Method:

1. Activate yeast in warm coconut milk with sugar.
2. Mix flour, egg, butter, and salt.
3. Add yeast mixture and knead into soft dough.
4. Let it rise for 1 hour.
5. Shape into buns and rest 20 minutes.
6. Bake at 180°C for 15–18 minutes until golden.

🥒 Cucumber Pickle (Quick Asian Style)

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🔸 Ingredients:

• 2 cucumbers (thinly sliced)
• 1 tbsp vinegar
• 1 tsp sugar
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp chili flakes
• 1 tsp sesame oil

🔸 Method:

1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl.
2. Toss well and rest for 15–20 minutes.
3. Serve chilled.

🍶 Hoisin Sauce (Homemade)

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🔸 Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp peanut butter
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp vinegar
• ½ tsp garlic paste
• ½ tsp chili paste
• 1 tsp sesame oil

🔸 Method:

1. Mix all ingredients until smooth.
2. Adjust thickness with a little water if needed.
3. Serve as dipping sauce.

🍽️ Plating Suggestion:

• Arrange dim sums in a bamboo basket
• Serve coconut buns on the side
• Add cucumber pickle in a small bowl
• Serve hoisin sauce as dip

🔥 Chef Tips:

• Use chicken thigh mince for juicier dumplings
• Add finely chopped cabbage for texture
• Always steam on parchment to avoid sticking
• Brush buns with butter for shine