Dim Sum

Posted by: ErikL on 11 January 2004

Where might a beginner start in wanting to make dim sum*?

There's nothing better for brunch, but I've never made it myself. All this steam and kitchen talk got me thinking about it.

* I'm mostly interested in the little dumpling and bun type nuggets.
Posted on: 11 January 2004 by Mike Sae
Don't bother making D-S; it will take you forever. Go to Chinatown, they will have Mom 'n Pop stores that specialize in premade, frozen dimsum which you steam yourself. Buy a bamboo steamer and it will be just as good as going out.
Trust me, I'm of the Chinese persuasion so I know about this stuff Wink

BTW, I got "The Juicing Bible" by Pat Crocker and Susan Eagles. Excellent book with hundreds of recipies and a comprehensive, illustrated list of all fruits and veggies and their benefits. Also, it includes a large section of recommended recipies to fight various ailments. http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/0778800199/qid%3D1073868270/702-1320559-4848822
Posted on: 11 January 2004 by ErikL
Sounds like a trip to Uwajimaya is due. If that fails, I'll try the type of places you mentioned. Failing that, I'll ask you to send down a boat full of that hardcore Vancouver D-S (at night, of course, and between two tiny islands).

Does the juice book mention using any supplements if you have an ailing liver (I'm serious)?

[This message was edited by Ludwig on MONDAY 12 January 2004 at 04:51.]
Posted on: 12 January 2004 by Mike Sae
according to the book, healing foods for liver problems are apples, blackberries, dark grapes, plums, raspberries, beets, carrots, celery, leafy greens, onions, tomatoes, watercress.
Herbs: alfalfa, garlic, parsley, ginger, amongst others.

Maximize water intake >8 large galsses daily, legumes and whole grains the aforementioned fruits.

Avoid animal fats, dairy products, eggs, margarine, oils excpet extra virgin, tobacco, toxins in non organic food, sweets, alcohol.

That's an imcomplete list. I recommend the book even if you don't plan on juicing; it's an excellent reference.
Posted on: 12 January 2004 by Minky
Ludwig,

I have tried a few liver tonics for my hyperbilirubinemia. Milk Thistle was the only one that made any difference.
Posted on: 13 January 2004 by ErikL
Mike,

I appreciate the time you took to reply, so thanks. The list of things to avoid looks like dietary self-imprisonment. Wink I think I'll buy the book, for exactly what you suggest- a reference. Also, I perused a local Asian supermarket and the DS stuff looked a bit raggy. A friend suggested going to a DS brunch over the weekend and ordering extra to bring home and freeze.

Minky,

Yeah, that's the stuff friends have mentioned. Does it really clean things out?
Posted on: 13 January 2004 by Berlin Fritz
Hey Ludwig, Did you know that in reality Dim Sum is actually just a badly lit equation ?

Fritz Von Totallinguponcapaccinoinnee
Posted on: 14 January 2004 by Minky
Bugger off Fritz ya Von b'stard !

Ludwig,

Yup, it seems to actually work. One of the rare herbal medicines on this planet that keeps doing its thing after the placebo effect worn off.
Posted on: 14 January 2004 by ErikL
Von Fritz- actually Dim Sum refers to the collective of forum members who consistently fail to understand the simplest things.

Minky you freaky little Hahnemannian, do you roll it and smoke it or cut it and snort it?
Posted on: 14 January 2004 by Minky
Lude old chum,

I cook it up in my works and inject it into my eyeball.

Nah. It cum in a pill man.