What are the characteristics and differences between Chinese dim sum and western pastry?

First, the characteristics of Chinese dim sum and western pastry

1, Chinese dim sum: Chinese dim sum is characterized by fine selection of materials, various patterns, attention to stuffing and taste, diverse molding techniques and beautiful shape.

2. Western-style cakes: Western-style cakes are exquisite in materials. No matter what kind of snacks, their dough, stuffing, decoration, embellishment and so on. Have their own material selection standards, there is an appropriate proportion between various raw materials, and most of them require accurate weighing.

Second, the difference between Chinese dim sum and western pastry

Different sources

1, Chinese dim sum: Chinese dim sum originated in ancient China, and the emergence of agricultural production tools prompted the emergence of Chinese dim sum.

2. Western-style cakes: Western-style cakes are referred to as "West Point" and mainly come from European and American countries.

(2) Different materials

1, Chinese dim sum: Chinese dim sum is made of various grains, livestock, fish, shrimp, eggs, milk, vegetables and fruits. , and mixed with various condiments.

2. Western-style cakes: Western-style cakes are made from flour, sugar, grease, eggs and dairy products, supplemented by dried and fresh fruits and seasonings, and are made through technological processes such as modulation, molding and decoration.

(C) the classification is different

1, Chinese dim sum: Chinese dim sum can be divided into wheat flour products, such as steamed buns, steamed bread, jiaozi, fried dough sticks and bread. Rice and rice flour products, such as eight-treasure rice, glutinous rice balls, rice cakes, muffins, etc. Beans and bean powder products, such as mung bean cake and pea yellow; Miscellaneous grains and starch products, such as xiaowotou and yellow rice fried cakes. ; Other raw material products, such as taro horn, mashed potato cake, pumpkin cake, etc.

2. Western cakes: Western cakes can be divided into cakes, mixed cakes, shortcakes, bread, puffs, biscuits, frozen sweets and chocolates.