num_pages: 176
description: A whimsically illustrated yet authoritative guide to the taxonomy of dim sum based on a popular Lucky Peach story.Author and illustrator Carolyn Phillips demystifies the rich nuanced culinary institution of teahouse snacks in The Dim Sum Field Guide  a pocket-size definitive resource featuring 80 hand-drawn illustrations. With entries for all the dim sum classics--including siu mai xiaolongbao char siu roast duck and even sweets like milk tarts and black sesame rolls--this handy reference is perfect for bringing on-the-go to your next dim sum outing. Armchair travelers and Asian food enthusiasts alike will be delighted by this detailed yet accessible look at the distinctly Chinese art of eating well. NPR's Best Books of 2016
language: English
title: The Dim Sum Field Guide: A Taxonomy of Dumplings, Buns, Meats, Sweets, and Other Specialties of the Chinese Teahouse
publisher: Ten Speed Press