Author: Nai Yee

Dim Sum 點心. is a style of Cantonese cuisine in origin which consists of an assortment of sweet and savoury delicate bite size food designed to "touch the heart." I have started the Dim Sum Diaries to celebrate my Hong Kong Chinese heritage and love of tea being British born. My blog is an assortment of thoughts both sweet and savoury, together with contributions from friends. A little like Dim Sum…to touch the heart.

Lychee & Champagne Mojito

A far eastern take on the traditional mojito with a dash of lychee liqueur and champagne to add that extra taste of glam and sparkle.

Summer Fruit Clafoutis

Traditional clafoutis is made with whole cherries as the pits give off an almond taste to the pudding. This recipe incorporates ground almond in the batter with pitted cherries (easier to eat) plus other summer berries. A delicious summer pudding eaten warm or cold.

Coconut Milk & Mango Dessert

Individual glasses of delicate coconut milk jelly with fresh mango. An easy and perfect dessert for a hot summer’s day.

English Garden Cocktail

A refreshing, quintessentially English cocktail made with gin, elderflower liqueur and apple juice. Simply perfect for lazy days relaxing in the garden and soaking up the sun.

Lemony Gin Fizz

A light and refreshing cocktail fizzing with zingy lemon and hints of sweet which reminds me of a sherbet lemon.

Rose Water Infused Milk Pudding

Muhallebi or Μουχαλεμπί in Greek is a centuries old creamy milk pudding infused with rosewater. Originally made with rice flour and cow’s milk which can be found throughout the Middle East, Turkey and Mediterranean Europe. This recipe uses corn flour which gives a smoother texture.

Coconut Milk Rice Pudding

A quick and easy rice pudding using coconut milk served with fresh fruit laced with a squeeze of fresh lime juice.

Lemon Yoghurt Bundt Cake

A light cake recipe which is easy to make, simply mix all the ingredients in one bowl, bake and serve.

Rosy Gimlet

A rosy twist to the original gimlet with a hint of sweetness…