Recipe: Fried Beancurd Roll (Dim Sum)

These 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐝 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐬 are something we always order at the dim sum restaurant. Tried my hand at making them at home last weekend in the air fryer and they turned out amazing! The filling is a mix of store bought fish paste, chopped prawns and chives. If you don’t have an air fryer, you can shallow fry them in oil (180°C) for a few mins until golden.

Watch the step-by-step instruction video here:

You can buy the beancurd sheet here: https://shope.ee/9A1ZFVfMVU

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Recipe by Baby Sumo

Preparation time: 20-30 mins

Cooking time: 20 mins

Makes 7-8

Ingredients
18g beancurd sheet, cut into 15x15cm sheets (7-8 pcs)
Cooking spray

For the filling
200g premium fish paste
10g chives
4 peeled prawns

For the glue
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp water

For the mayo dipping sauce
1 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tbsp evaporated creamer
1 tsp honey

1. In a bowl, mix the ingredients for the filling. Then, slap the ingredients into the bowl for about 5 mins, until the filling is sticky and bouncy.

2. Make the glue by mixing the ingredients together. Set aside.

3. Place one beancurd sheet on a flat surface. Using a damp cloth, wipe the beancurd sheet on both sides (wipe at least 2-3 times to remove excess salt. Wiping it will also make it more pliable). Place about one tablespoonful of filling onto the sheet, about 1 cm from the sides and 2cm from bottom. Fold the bottom upwards. Using your fingers, apply glue around the edges and then fold to form a parcel. (watch video here to learn how to fold the rolls). Repeat for other sheets until filling is used up.

4. Spray air fryer with some cooking spray. Place beancurd rolls in a single layer in air fryer, then spray again with more cooking spray. Cook in air fryer at 180°C for 20 mins until beancurd is crispy.

5. Meanwhile, place all ingredients for dipping sauce in a bowl and mix well.

6. Serve the beancurd rolls hot with the mayo dipping sauce. We usually cut each roll into half with scissors.

Tip: Make sure to wipe the beancurd sheets a few times to remove excess salt from the sheets, otherwise it will be very salty.

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Sunday Dim Sum Buffet @ Dorsett Hartamas, KL

Sundays are best for spending quality time together with your family and friends while catching up on each other's week. Dorsett Hartamas' Sunday Dim Sum Buffet is the perfect place to be for a yum cha session, with unlimited servings of steamed and fried dumplings, hot Chinese tea and more. 

Steamed dim sum are cooked upon order, so place your order for this first upon arrival as there will be a 20-minute wait. There are nine items to choose from; our favourites were the Steamed siew mai, Steamed prawn dumplings, Glutinous rice with chicken, and Steamed squid ink bun with salted egg custard. All their dim sum is Muslim-friendly as it is made in the Halal kitchen of their sister hotel, Dorsett Grand Subang's The Emperor Chinese Restaurant. 

While waiting, help yourself to unlimited servings of fried dim sum such as beancurd roll with prawns, spring rolls, fried dumplings, fried wan tan, yam puffs and sesame ball with red bean filling from the buffet counter. There are also fried chicken, sweet and sour fish, roasted chicken, hot and sour soup, congee, stir fried radish cake, fried rice and fried noodles as well as an assortment of desserts and fresh fruits.

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Available every Sunday from 12 noon to 3.30pm. Priced at RM108 nett for adults, RM85 nett for senior citizens, and RM54 nett for children between 6-12 years old. 

Reservations highly recommended. Please call or WhatsApp 012-6883 043.

Location: Table Talk, Level 1, Dorsett Hartamas, D-G-08, Plaza Damas 3, No. 63 Jalan Sri Hartamas 1, Taman Sri Hartamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (parking in basement RM2 per entry).

Website: https://www.dorsetthotels.com/dorsett-hartamas-kuala-lumpur/offers/sunday-dim-sum.html

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Tao Magnificent Weekend Brunch, InterContinental KL

It's the weekend! Indulge in a magnificent array of exquisite dim sum and more, handcrafted by Chef Lo at Tao's Magnificent Weekend Brunch over at Tao Chinese Cuisine, InterContinental Kuala Lumpur. 

Enjoy unlimited servings of your yum cha favourites, freshly made-to-order. At the restaurant, scan the QR code for the menu to browse. There’s also a good selection of seafood, beef, soups, rice & noodles and dessert.

Some of the must-try items here (and my personal favourites) are: the Abalone siew mai, Money bag prawn dumpling with black truffle paste, Taro dumpling with foie gras paste and Wok Fried Radish Cake with Tao Special XO Sauce, which were exceptional. 

Money bag prawn dumpling with black truffle paste

Abalone siew mai

Barbecued Chicken Black Garlic Bun

Goldfish dumpling with diced grouper and snow pear

Bean curd skin roll with prawn, pineapple & cheese and Taro dumpling with foie gras paste

Mushroom bun stuffed with roasted London duck meat and black truffle paste

Wok fried radish cake with Tao special XO sauce

Chilled lemongrass jelly, Chilled mango puree and Chinese pancake

Salted egg yolk wok fried prawn with curry leaves and chilli

Available on weekends from 11am to 2.30pm.

Price: RM138+ per adult / RM69+ per child (6-12 years).

Operating hours: Tue-Fri 11.30am - 2.30pm; Sat-Sun 11.00am - 2.30pm; Tue-Sun 6.00pm - 10.00pm.

Location: Tao Chinese Cuisine, Level 1, InterContinental Hotel Kuala Lumpur, 165 Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Tel: 03-2782 6000

Website: http://kualalumpur.intercontinental.com/dining/tao-chinese-cuisine


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Recipe: Steamed pork ribs with black bean sauce

Steamed pork ribs with black bean sauce is a dish we would usually order at the dim sum restaurant as well as Chinese dai chow restaurants. You can easily recreate this dish at home; simply marinate ribs in fridge for at least 1 hour and then steam for about 20 minutes. It's that easy!

I made this for lunch last week, and when the boy came downstairs after his online class for his lunch break, he commented "Wow, something smells good today mummy!" That's how I knew I was on to a winner, a dish that my family would love eating. And true enough, they loved it!

Steamed pork ribs in black bean sauce
Recipe by Baby Sumo
Preparation time: 5 minutes(+1 hour marinating time)
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Serves 4

Ingredients
500g pork ribs, cut into 3-4cm length

For the marinade

1 tbsp cooking oil

1 heaped tbsp salted black bean

1 tbsp Shaoxing wine

1 tbsp cornstarch

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp brown sugar

3 cloves garlic, finely chopped

1 tbsp grated ginger

For garnish

1 large red chilli, sliced

1 spring onion, green part only

1. Mix marinade in a bowl. Marinate pork ribs for at least 1 hour, in the fridge.

2. Bring water to the boil in a steamer over high heat. Place ribs in a heatproof plate in a single layer, along with red chilli and steam for 20 minutes over high heat.

3. Garnish with spring onions and serve with rice.

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The New Luk: Luk Yu Tea House, The Starhill Dining, KL

Luk Yu Tea House unveils an exciting transformation that includes a reinvigorated menu and a stylish Chinoiserie-inspired interior, bringing a poetic Chinese heritage to the heart of  Bukit Bintang. This transformation came to life today, on 11 December 2020, at The Starhill Dining, the city’s most riveting dining and entertainment hotspot.

The Luk Yu Tea House gastronomic experience is reflective of the inspiration behind it - the world’s first known monograph on tea - The Classic of Tea, penned by Tang Dynasty poet Lu Yu. The tea house pays homage to this respected Chinese tea master and writer with a tea menu offering a laudable selection of fine teas from Taiwan and China that make for the perfect pairing with your meal.

The dining experience at the tea house will take on a new dimension with its redefined menu of comforting Chinese cuisine that transcends provinces. Diners can expect authentic eats in the form of Hong Kong dim sum brought to you by Dim Sum Tastemaker – Chef Jun. Luk Yu Tea House Tastemaker – Chef Leong, will bring to your table a treasury of Chinese soul food with his curation of all-time favourite classic Cantonese dishes. Together, they are joining forces with Hong Kong Master Chef Alex Au of the famous Pak Loh Chiu Chow restaurant to introduce Chiu Chow specialities to the menu.

Luk Yu Tea House will also be complemented by its own private event space – Club Chinois, bringing together an event venue in the heart of the city with a touch of Chinoiserie, perfect for enchanting celebrations and lavish parties, complete with tailored menus by its Tastemakers.

Now open, The Starhill Dining’s collection of captivating dining and entertainment concepts includes Shook!, KL’s choice restaurant that continues to fuel the imagination; Luk Yu Tea House that embraces a poetic Chinese heritage; The Alchemy featuring gin botanicals for every season; the popular Jogoya restaurant; fine Arabic cuisine at Tarbush Lounge and much more.

Located right in the heart of The Starhill – a shopping destination offering experiential retail in a warm and sophisticated boutique retail environment, The Starhill Dining cements its place at the epicentre of Bukit Bintang as the ultimate gastronomic destination for a taste of fashion and culinary indulgences.


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We were privileged to be one of the few invited to the reopening of The Starhill Dining today to experience fine Hong Kong dim sum and Cantonese cuisine at Luk Yu Tea House. We love the chic and elegant decor, great service and amazing food here. Such a lovely restaurant to enjoy a wonderful meal or yum cha session with the family.

Here are some of the food that we sampled and would highly recommend:

♥ Appetizer - Crispy French Bean with Salt and Milled Sarawak Pepper (RM15)

♥ Dim Sum - Steamed Chicken & Prawn Dumplings (RM20)

♥ Dim Sum - Steamed Crystal Prawn Dumplings (RM20)

♥ Dim Sum - Deep fried prawn and mango rolls (RM20)

♥ Steamed Cheong Fun with Prawns (RM20)

♥ Crispy egg noodles with Tualang prawns (RM60)

♥ Baked egg tarts (RM20)

♥ Steamed buns with golden custard filling (RM20)

♥ Steamed layer cake with custard cream and salted egg yolk (RM15)

♥ Chilled durian pancake (RM25)

♥ Chilled cream of fresh mango with sago and pomelo (RM15)

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Opening times: 11.30am - 10.00pm.

Location: Luk Yu Tea House, The Starhill Dining, Lower Ground Level, JW Marriott Kuala Lumpur,181 Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (Parking RM5 for first 3 hours, RM3 for subsequent hour)

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Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara: Frozen Dim Sum Delivery

One of the things we miss having during this MCO period is dim sum. Last week, we finally had a lovely yum cha brunch in the comfort of our home, thanks to the frozen dim sum delivery we received from Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara.

Yes, Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara is now offering Frozen Dim Sum from their Chinese fine dining restaurant, Wan Chun Ting, as part of their enhanced Takeaway Menu. Furthermore, you can also enjoy complimentary delivery within 10km radius from the hotel.

There are 12 different types of pork-free frozen dim sum to choose from; from steamed to deep fried as well as buns.

• Chicken wings with golden mushroom and red dates - 4 pcs (RM15)
• Fish ball - 4 pcs (RM15)
• Bean curd roll topped with dried scallop sauce - 4 pcs (RM15)
• Traditional chicken siew mai - 4 pcs (RM17)
• Spicy Szechuan style chicken feet (RM17)
• Crispy dumplings - 4 pcs (RM17)
• Deep fried bean curd roll with mozzarella cheese - 4 roll (RM18)
• Glutinous rice with chicken and mushroom (RM18)
• Shrimp dumpling (har gao) - 4 pcs (RM19)
• Barbecued chicken buns - 6 pcs (RM30)
• Yam custard buns - 6 pcs (RM30)
• Salted egg yolk custard buns - 6 pcs (RM30)

The frozen dim sum came nicely packaged; mostly in aluminium trays which were really handy because that means you can just pop them straight into your steamer. Most of the items take about 10-15 minutes to cook from frozen.

Made with premium, high quality ingredients, the dim sum selection was top notch, and they tasted amazing! Our favourites were the Traditional chicken siew mai, Crispy dumplings, Bean curd roll with mozzarella cheese and Salted egg yolk custard buns.

Sofitel KL Damansara new Takeaway Menu

All these items are available on their Takeaway Menu.  To order, please WhatsApp 018-873 2028 or call 03-2720 6688.

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Xin Dau Ji Malaysia 新斗记: One-Michelin Star Restaurant from Hong Kong!

Xin Dau Ji is a renowned 1-Michelin star Chinese restaurant hailing from Hong Kong. Earlier this year, Duke Dinings Sdn Bhd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ekovest Berhad brought this brand to Malaysia, so more Malaysians can have a taste of authentic Cantonese cuisine that the restaurant offers.

Established in 1972, Xin Dou Ji (新兜记) was one of Hong Kong’s most famous brands. During the 1970s, it was well-loved by the locals for its classic nostalgic Cantonese and seafood cuisine and was often patronised by many Hong Kong superstars, including the well-known singer, Leslie Cheung. The brand closed down with the passing of its owner, Mr Dou, however due to demand from the locals, Xin Dau Ji (新斗记) was reopened in 2006 with a brand new name, with most of the previous crew on board to resurrect the old signature taste. In 2012, the Jordan and Tai Wai outlet both received its first Michelin star.

Xin Dau Ji Malaysia is located at the Lower Ground Floor of EkoCheras Mall, featuring over 11,000 square feet of dining space, with approximately 30 tables and 8 VIP rooms. The private rooms are  named according to the locations of the Xin Dau Ji outlets from Hong Kong, Macau and Shanghai, with two of them equipped with karaoke facilities.

In Cantonese cuisine, the taste must be well-balanced, non-greasy and light in flavour. Spices should be used in modest amounts to avoid overwhelming the flavors of the primary ingredients, and these ingredients in turn should be at the peak of their freshness and quality. To maintain a truly authentic flavour, the kitchen here is also helmed by professional head chefs from Hong Kong.

The House special roasted goose (RM328 for whole, RM168 for half, RM88 for quarter) is one of the signature dishes from Xin Dau Ji. The goose, which is sourced from Qingyuan, China, is marinated, poached and then dried overnight to ensure that the skin crisps up beautifully. Finally, it is roasted in the oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour and served immediately to the guests, as goose is best enjoyed when hot. Pre-order is highly recommended as there are limited quantities available daily. A rich, sinful dish that we enjoyed, especially the amazing, delicate crisp skin eaten with the sour plum sauce.

This is perhaps the best version of sweet and sour pork that I've had. Here at Xin Dau Ji, they use marinated spare ribs which are coated in a light batter and deep fried to crispy perfection, before coating evenly with their homemade sweet and sour sauce. 

Sweet and sour spare ribs (RM48)

My personal favourite dish here is the Pan fried seafood paste with scallops (RM78). Light in flavour, the egg white sauce complements the seafood paste and Australian scallops, without overwhelming their sweet, natural flavour.

One of the more robust dishes here is the Braised lettuce in claypot (RM38). The lettuce is braised with prawn paste, minced pork and dried fish in a claypot - great to go with rice.

During lunch, Xin Dau Ji also offer HK-style dim sum. There are over 35 types of dim sum to choose from; the kids absolutely loved the House special crystal shrimp dumpling (RM15) and Steamed pork dumplings with crab roe (RM15). 

For dessert, we had the freshly baked Egg tarts (RM12), Mango pudding (RM10) and Sweetened taro sago (RM10). Their Deep fried glutinous rice balls are rather unusual, as they come with a custard cream and salted egg yolk molten filling, reminiscent of a lau sar pau. 

Opening times: Lunch 11am - 3pm, Dinner 5.30pm - 10.00pm. 

Location: Xin Dau Ji, LG Floor, LG 19-23A, EkoCheras Mall, 56000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (Park in mall RM1 on weekdays, RM2 on weekends).

Tel: 03-9134 1090 / 9133 8065

Whatsapp: +6012 735 2300

FB: XinDauJi.Malaysia

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