Dim Sum of us don't dare to go out to eat in this economy

I remember a time (not too long ago) when I was completely broke (and not just one bad month away from it like I am now) so I still think it's an absolute financial suicide to go out to a restaurant in this economy...

But I was a good boy and survived another 6 day work week so I reckon I deserve a prize...

since I haven't been to a restaurant in over 6 years and I know that a BigMac today costs like a prime steak dinner with all the trimmings, I shudder to think how much a plate of Dim Sum might cost...

Would probably land my broke ass right into chapter 11 

So I made some from scratch

pretty basic filling of ground beef, ginger, Shiitake mushrooms, scallions, garlic, and cabbage (lots of cabbage, it's cheap filler!) Shaoxing wine, soy sauce and some corn starch, not the traditional ingredients, you'll have to forgive me. 

Made the wrappers out of fine 00 flour to keep them nice and white (the all purpose kind can get a yellow tint when steamed)

you'll have to excuse me for not taking the time to make those pretty folds, like I said it was a long week and I'm dead tired...

after getting the bottoms nice and crispy I steam them for like 10-13 minutes

 They aren't winning any beauty pageants any time soon that's for sure

But let me tell you, they taste amazing, especially with my homemade spicy peanut sauce and a good Japanese beer.

and all that for less than the price of a tip for a meal like this.

 A little moment of comfort in this crazy post Harambe world of ours...

hope you'll have a great weekend.

cheers!