When it comes to dim sum, my first thoughts drift to bamboo steamers filled with dumplings cinched by delicate pleats. But for discerning experts, the quality of a restaurant’s tea selection signals ...

At dim sum restaurants they add a dab of the roe ... by pressing it onto a work surface so it stands upright. Line a bamboo steamer (or a tiered metal steamer) with a circle of parchment paper ...

James Martin’s dim sum of steamed prawn parcels are served ... Place the parcels into a bamboo steamer over a pan of simmering water and cover. Steam for 4-5 minutes, or until the prawn mixture ...

Cup the dim sum in between your thumb and forefinger. Using a damp teaspoon press the mixture to form a smooth top. Place on a well-oiled stainless steel or bamboo steamer, greased or lined with a ...