Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsCafe KacaoDim Sum Recipe

Dim Sum Recipe

Inspired by Cafe Kacao
Time2h
Serves4

A buffet that comes to you with dumplings, noodles, stuffed buns and chicken feet.

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Ingredients

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Dumplings

Chicken Feet

Method

Dumplings

  1. 1

    Make the Dough

    In a bowl, mix all-purpose flour and water to form a dough. Knead for about 5 minutes until smooth. Cover and let it rest for 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Filling

    In another bowl, combine ground pork, chopped green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, and salt. Mix well.

  3. 3

    Assemble Dumplings

    Roll out the dough into thin circles, place a spoonful of filling in the center, fold and seal the edges.

  4. 4

    Cook Dumplings

    Steam the dumplings for about 15 minutes until cooked through.

Stuffed Buns

  1. 5

    Prepare the Dough

    In a bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water and let it sit for 10 minutes. Mix in flour and knead until smooth. Let rise for 1 hour.

  2. 6

    Prepare the Filling

    In a skillet, sauté onions and garlic until fragrant. Add ground beef, soy sauce, and salt. Cook until beef is browned.

  3. 7

    Assemble Buns

    Divide the dough into small balls, flatten them, place a spoonful of beef mixture in the center, and seal them tightly.

  4. 8

    Cook Buns

    Steam the stuffed buns for 20 minutes until fluffy and cooked through.

Noodles

  1. 9

    Cook Noodles

    Boil egg noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  2. 10

    Stir-Fry Vegetables

    In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add sliced bell pepper and carrot, and stir-fry for about 3 minutes.

  3. 11

    Combine Everything

    Add the cooked noodles to the skillet, pour in soy sauce, and toss everything together for another 2 minutes. Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.

Chicken Feet

  1. 12

    Prepare Chicken Feet

    Clean chicken feet thoroughly, removing any nails and skin as necessary.

  2. 13

    Cook Chicken Feet

    In a pot, combine chicken feet, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, sliced ginger, and water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 30 minutes.

  3. 14

    Finish and Serve

    Add sliced chili pepper to taste and simmer for an additional 10 minutes before serving.

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