Dim Sum knows the way to someone's heart<\/p>\n
JAKARTA (JP): Great food not only has to do with the stomach,
\nit also touches the heart. And this ancient philosophy is now
\nbrought to you by way of a Dim Sum promotion, being held at a top
\nhotel in the heart of the city.<\/p>\n
The history of Dim Sum, which literary means \"to touch the
\nheart\", dates back some 3,000 years. According to Mandarin
\nOriental Jakarta's director of public relations, Ria Leimena, a
\nbook published during the Sung Dynasty says that Dim Sum are
\nsnacks customarily served during breakfast time.<\/p>\n
Dim Sum was one of the delicacies enjoyed by an emperor of
\nthat time. When the Mongols invaded, the emperor fled from his
\nnorthern capital to the south, thus this delicacy was also
\nbrought down and spread all over the country.<\/p>\n
There is a great variety of Dim Sum, consisting of steamed,
\nfried, baked and deep fried snacks made from either traditional
\nrecipes, or new creations, combining flavors of the East and the
\nWest.<\/p>\n
Mandarin Oriental Jakarta is currently holding a two-week
\nGreat Hong Kong Dim Sum King Promotion, through to Aug. 9.<\/p>\n
The following is one of the recipes prepared by Chef Andy
\nLeong:<\/p>\n
Potato Dumplings filled with marinated seafood.<\/p>\n
Dough:<\/p>\n
Steamed potatoes - 600 grams<\/p>\n
Wheat starch - 400 grams<\/p>\n
Glutinous flour - 300 grams<\/p>\n
Hot water - 400 grams<\/p>\n
Salt - 10 grams<\/p>\n
Pour hot water into a mixing bowl containing wheat starch,
\npotatoes and glutinous flour. Mix well. Place mixture on a clean
\nworking surface and add salt while kneading mixture into a smooth
\ndough.<\/p>\n
Filing:<\/p>\n
Fresh crab meat - 300 grams<\/p>\n
Fresh papaya - 200 grams<\/p>\n
Fresh cucumber - 150 grams<\/p>\n
Mayonnaise - 200 grams<\/p>\n
Finely chop the cucumbers and papaya and mix well with the
\ncrab meat and mayonnaise.<\/p>\n
Form potato dough into small balls of approximately 4 grams
\neach, then flatten slightly. Add a small amount of filling to the
\ncenter and mold dough around filling to form a pear shape.<\/p>\n
Heat quantity of oil in a wok and deep-fried dumplings over a
\nhigh flame until golden brown. Garnish with some crispy green
\nvegetables and serve. (sim)<\/p>",
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