South Melbourne Style Dim Sims

Ingredients:

• 500g ground pork
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
• 1/2 cup finely chopped cabbage
• 1/4 cup finely chopped water chestnuts
• Dim sim wrappers
• Soy sauce, for dipping

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, onion, garlic, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, sugar, salt, and white pepper. Mix well until everything is evenly incorporated.
2. Add in the chopped cabbage and water chestnuts, and mix until well distributed in the pork mixture.
3. Take a dim sim wrapper and place a spoonful of the pork filling in the center. Fold the edges of the wrapper towards the center, pleating as you go, and seal the dim sim.
4. Repeat the process with the remaining filling and wrappers.
5. If steaming, place the dim sims in a steamer basket lined with parchment paper and steam for about 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
6. If frying, heat oil in a pan and fry the dim sims until golden brown and crispy on the outside.
7. Serve the dim sims hot with soy sauce for dipping.

Flavor profile:

These South Melbourne style dim sims are bursting with savory flavors from the pork, onion, and garlic, with a subtle sweetness from the oyster sauce and a hint of nuttiness from the sesame oil. The cabbage and water chestnuts add a crunch to each bite, making these dim sims a delightful treat for dim sum lovers.

Enjoy your cooking adventure, and have fun making these delicious dim sims! If you have any other preferences or requests, feel free to let me know.