Dim Sim

A dim sim is a Chinese-inspired meat dumpling-style snack food popular in Australia. The dish normally consists of a large ball of mutton, cabbage and flavourings, encased in a wrapper similar to that of a traditional shumai dumpling. They are usually deep-fried or steamed, but can be barbecued. Dim sims differ from typical Chinese dumplings in that they are often much larger, have a thicker skin and are shaped more robustly. They are primarily sold in fish and chip shops, service stations, corner stores and Chinese or Asian takeaway outlets in Australia.

Chinese view dim sims as Westernised food. Also, the deep fried version has a skin very unlike the skin of deep fried authentic Chinese food. Despite this, dim sims are primarily found in Chinese takeaway outlets as well as fish and chips shops.

The dim sim was developed in Melbourne by Chinese chef William Wing Young for his restaurant "Wing Lee" in 1945.