Dim Sum for a dinner party — went down extremely well

I made Dim Sum for eight guests who had varying familiarity with the cuisine. Every single person asked for the recipe. The deeply savoury and sweet profile was the main talking point — no one had quite experienced oyster sauce used that way before.

Chinese cuisine encompasses eight major regional schools with distinct ingredients and techniques. I explained the a family banquet table context as I served it which helped people appreciate it fully. chrysanthemum tea was what I offered alongside and it worked perfectly. Excellent dinner party dish — impressive without being inaccessible.