Char Siu: Origins, Technique, and Where to Eat It
Cantonese roasted pork glazed with soy, sugar, and fermented bean paste, hung vertically over charcoal to develop a mahogany crust. A technique-driven dish with global diaspora reach.
Dim Sum: Origins, Variations, and Where to Eat It
Dim sum is a Chinese tradition of small, bite-sized portions served with tea. A category encompassing dumplings, buns, and rolls, it represents culinary craft and social ritual.