Siu mai (SHOO-my), or shaomai, are popular little steamed dumplings from southeastern China. They are sold by shops as a quick snack food or from carts in dim sum restaurants.
Tag: Chinese New Year
Siu Mai
Shuan Yang Rou
(Chinese Mongolian hotpot)
Shuan yang rou, or Mongolian hot pot as it is often known in the West, is a very popular Chinese dish, especially in Beijing, and is primarily eaten in winter, when cold winds blow down from Mongolia.
Law Bok Gow
(Chinese steamed radish cake)
Law bok gow is a favorite Cantonese dim sum treat, especially popular during Chinese New Year celebrations.
Xihu Cu Yu – West Lake Fish
(Chinese fish in sweet vinegar sauce)
West Lake vinegar fish (xihu cu yu, 西湖醋鱼) is one of the most famous dishes of the Zhejiang culinary tradition in eastern China.
Shou Mian – Longevity Noodles
(Chinese egg noodles in broth)
Longevity, or long-life, noodles (shou mian, 寿面) are a popular Chinese dish for birthdays and Chinese New Year.