These hearty dishes can be served as a whole meal on their own: carbohydrates, proteins and vegetables – everything you need is packed in one plate.įresh ingredients are tossed skilfully in giant woks over blazing flames, with plenty of oil, soy sauce, oyster sauce, spices and (optional) spring onions added.
Wine with chow mein (fried noodles) and fried rice When pairing wine with dumplings in general, heavy, tannic reds should be avoided, because they are likely to overpower these lightly flavoured dishes. The same rule applies to potstickers – pan-fried dumplings.įor Cha Siu Bao (steamed Barbecued pork bun), the salty-sweet, rich fillings would pair nicely with a refreshing off-dry Riesling or a chilled Moscato d’Asti.Ī ripe, fruit-forward New World Pinot Noir could also do the trick with Cha Siu (braised pork bellies), though tannins may not work very well with the doughy texture of the bun. A youthful Gruner Veltliner or green apple-tinged Picpoul de Pinet wine would fit the bill perfectly. Similarly, spring rolls with crispy skin and mild vegetable fillings could benefit from a fresh and clean white. Try a still or sparkling made with 100% Chardonnay to pair with this fresh and light dish, or with other Dim Sum dishes of similar texture, such as Shumai.įood and wine expert Fiona Beckett suggested ‘sparkling wine, preferably blanc de blancs Champagne, or a chilled fino Sherry’ in a previous article for. Pork meat is added to enhance the flavours,’ said Guo Ying. ‘The best shrimp dumplings must have smooth and translucent skin with a springy texture, and you can taste the freshness of the shrimp.
‘Instead of using condiments to enhance the flavours, natural savoury taste lends itself to be paired with wines,’ said Guo Ying. The relatively mild flavours open up plenty of options to wine pairing. Wine with Dim sumĪmong the eight great Chinese regional cuisines, Cantonese food is arguably the most widely found in western countries.ĭim Sum covers a wide range of small dishes, including steamed dumplings, spring rolls and soya-seasoned meats. Here are some suggestions for pairing wine with Chinese food commonly found in the UK and US. You’ll find familiar options and popular single dishes available almost everywhere, and so they also pose fewer difficulties when thinking about wine pairing. Pairing Chinese food and wine – common takeawaysĬhinese takeaways provide a simpler, westernised approach to the vast possibilities of the country’s eight great regional cuisines (‘八大菜系’). Austere acidity also tends to ruin the sweet-and-sour dishes entirely. I would avoid muscular reds with robust tannin when pairing with a complex feast. September releases 2022: full score table.Rhône 2021 score table: top white wines.March releases on the Place de Bordeaux 2023.
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