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April 28, 2005
Dim Sum is Bad for You. Wow, Really?
OK, this article was just too ridiculous. I read this and thought about when I started eating dim sum, back when I was less than seven years old. Even then, EVERYONE knew it was not a health-conscious choice. For one thing, half of the dishes were deep-fried in animal fats. Anyhow, dim sum is not healthy enough for everyday eating. But it sure was fun to go out to get dim sum with friends and socialize. I certainly have many fond memories of dim sum get-togethers.
One joke that goes around among my parent's circle of friends is that their Asian physicians would advise against going out to dim sum. But guess who we'd all see at the dim sum places when we did go? Yup, you guessed it. The culture of sharing meals with good friends is widespread. Dim sum is a way of eating in many Asian countries. Think of it like Spanish tapas, in terms of enjoying tasty food with good company.
Dim sum may be unhealthy, but I think it is no more unhealthy than fast food. It just needs to be eaten in moderation. By the way, I would never soak dim sum in hot water to remove oils. It would definitely ruin the taste. I think people who soak their dim sum in water should just stay home and eat salad.
Posted by Kathy at April 28, 2005 07:47 PM