点心 (Diǎnxīn)
Also known as
- Yum Cha — Cantonese tradition
Ingredients
wheat flour, pork, shrimp, cabbage, scallion, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, egg, water chestnut, shiitake mushroom
Commonly hidden ingredients
oyster sauce, chicken broth, monosodium glutamate, lard, cornstarch, sugar
Preparation note
Many dishes contain shrimp or pork; some variations (like vegetable dumplings) are vegan.