The dumpling files, volume 1

What: Mei Sum's Sui Lung Pao Main ingredients: Pork and cabbage in wheat flour wrappers Flavour and texture: Very smooth and gently flavourful filling, with a soft, tender wrapper. Reminds me of a chicken bun, despite the main ingredient being pork. A bit juicy.

Best served with: Either a mild dipping sauce (soy and vinegar, perhaps), or something with just a little kick (sweet chilli sauce?) Marks out of 10: 8. A good, steamed dumpling. Also available in packs of assorted dim sum, like this one: Also included in the pack: Beef siu mai Pork siu mai Prawn har gow Main ingredients: Prawns, fish, waterchestnut, bamboo, in a semi-translucent rice flour wrapper. Flavour and texture: Very soft filling, gentle taste, not a lot of flavour. The wrapper is soft and slightly chewy. Best served with: Definitely something with kick, like sweet chilli sauce or a vinegar dipping sauce with chili Marks out of 10: 7. Texture's lovely, but I personally prefer bolder flavours.