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Dim Sum Breakfast Bowl

Steamed shrimp dumplings, crispy pan-fried pork belly, and silky egg custard tarts—no steamer basket required. Drizzle with chili oil and serve with sweet soy for dipping.

Total time
15 min
Servings
2
Calories
420
Protein
18g
Dim Sum Breakfast Bowl
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Ingredients

  • 8 pieces frozen shrimp dumplings (har gow)
  • 4 oz pork belly or bacon, thinly sliced
  • 4 pieces store-bought egg custard tarts (dan tat)
  • 2 tbsp chili oil (or sriracha + neutral oil mixed)
  • 2 tbsp sweet soy sauce (or soy + 1 tsp honey)
  • 2 tbsp scallions, sliced thin
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds (white or black)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat a skillet over medium-high. Cook pork belly, stirring occasionally, until edges crisp and fat renders, ~5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.

  2. 2

    Add 2 tbsp water to the same skillet. Place frozen dumplings flat-side down, cover with a lid or foil, and steam for 6 minutes until opaque.

  3. 3

    Heat custard tarts in the oven or microwave according to package directions, ~2 minutes.

  4. 4

    Arrange dumplings, crispy pork, and warm custard tarts on a plate. Drizzle chili oil and sweet soy around the rim.

  5. 5

    Top with scallions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately with extra dipping sauces on the side.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch nonstick skillet with a lid or foil cover
  • small plate
  • microwave or toaster oven

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