Every now and then I get a major craving for dim sum. It's actually really depressing, since Vancouver, BC, has some of the very best dim sum restaurants outside of Asia, and they're everywhere. And once upon a time, back before I found out I was gluten intolerant, I'd go for dim sum at least once a month - sometimes more, depending on my proximity to a restaurant!
That's why when I put together my cookbook Recipes for Unusual Gluten Free Pasta it was very important for me to include some dim sum recipes. I really wanted to try and recreate the things I could no longer have.
And thank goodness I was successful! Dim sum can sometimes be a bit time-consuming to make if you're making more than one or two dishes, but with a little preparation, you can easily make a feast!
The other week I did just that. Here are all the dishes I made...