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Ep 2 - Liz and Alissa Make Dim Sum

Jun 7, 2017

You Dim Sum, You Lose Some.

Bert and Ernie

Liz and Alissa make a whole lotta dim sum and tell you all about the process and the results! We also introduce you to our dim sum-themed cocktail, which is refreshing and delicious!

Keywords: Dumplings, lotus leaves, sweet babies

Themed Drink: You Dim Sum, You Lose Some

  • Brew green tea and chill in the fridge.
  • Make ginger lime simple syrup
    • Heat 1 cup water, 1 cup sugar, 2 limes worth of zest and a few inches of peeled ginger in a sauce pan till translucent and all the sugar has melted.
    • Remove from heat and cover for a few hours.
    • Strain out the zest and ginger and refrigerate.
  • Assemble the drink:
  • In a glass with ice, combine one part vodka, three parts green tea, ginger lime syrup to taste. and top with sparkling water. Squeeze in a lime and garnish with additional lime.

drink

The Kelly Family's Rumaki Recipe:

Ingredients:

  • 2 Cans of water chestnuts, cut in half
  • 1 lb bacon
  • 1/2 Cup of Chili Sauce
  • 1/2 Cup of Mayonnaise
  • 1 Cup of Brown Sugar

Directions:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Wrap water chestnuts in bacon and secure each with a toothpick.
  • Bake in a dish for 45 minutes.
  • Drain off grease.
  • In a small bowl, combine chili sauce, mayo, brown sugar.
  • Pour mixture over water chestnuts.
  • Bake for 20 minutes longer at 350. 

From the Episode: 

Dim Sum: The Art of Chinese Tea Lunch by Ellen Leong Blonder

Instant Pot electric pressure cooker

Bamboo Steamer

Lotus Leaves

 

Music: 

The Show Must Be Go Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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