Characteristics of Chinese dim sum: Fine selection of materials and various patterns. Because of China's vast territory and rich specialties, it provides rich raw materials for the production of Chinese pastry. In addition, due to the large population, different climatic conditions in different places and great differences in people's lives, it is decided that the selection direction of Chinese pastry is based on raw material varieties and processing methods. According to the origin and location of raw materials; Choose according to quality and hygiene requirements.
Characteristics of Western-style dim sum: Western-style pastry materials pay attention to whatever dim sum variety, and the materials such as dough blank, stuffing, decoration, embellishment, etc. have their own selection standards, and there are appropriate proportions among all kinds of raw materials, and most of them require accurate weighing.
2. Taste difference
The characteristics of Chinese dim sum: paying attention to the stuffing and the taste of the stuffing have great influence on the color, fragrance, taste, shape and quality of the products. The stuffing is widely used. This point is one of the biggest differences between the midpoint and the west point in the stuffing center. The main raw materials for filling in West Point are jam, vegetables, fruits and candied fruit, which can be used for filling, which provides a raw material basis for a wide variety of filling centers with their own characteristics.
Characteristics of Western-style dim sum: fragrant, sweet, salty and crisp. In West Point products, whether it is cold dim sum or hot dim sum, dessert or salty dim sum, it has the characteristics of fragrant taste, which is determined by the raw materials of West Point. The main ingredients usually used in West Point are flour, dairy products, fruits, etc. These raw materials have their own flavor; Secondly, the taste synthesized during processing, such as the taste of caramel.
3. Differences in techniques
Characteristics of Chinese dim sum: the forming techniques are diverse, and the pastry forming is an important process with high technical requirements and strong artistry. To sum up, there are roughly 18 forming techniques, namely: wrapping, kneading, rolling, rolling, stacking, cutting, spreading, cutting, rubbing, stretching, cutting and dialing. Through various techniques, various forms can be formed.
The characteristics of western-style dim sum are: strong craftsmanship and exquisite finished products. The western pastry products are not only nutritious, but also have many processes and techniques (mainly kneading, rubbing, cutting, wiping, mounting, rolling, rolling, weaving and hanging), paying attention to the characteristics of heat and hygiene. The finished products are good at ornament and decoration, which can give people beautiful enjoyment.