The dim sum field guide = Yue shi dian xin pu : a taxonomy of dumplings, buns, meats, sweets, and other specialties of the Chinese teahouse

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 A guide to the dishes served during Chinese dim sum meals includes information on the dish's origins, variations, and accompanying sauces, profiling such foods as siu mai, char siu, roast duck, and black sesame rolls.