It's probably no surprise to most people these days that with some creativity, gourmet appetizers can be a full meal whether served at a formal dinner party or at a restaurant. Some regard gourmet appetizers as the highlight of a meal. Also, they're usually served in more informal settings. Let's look at a couple of instances where your palate and stomach might get as much satisfaction from appetizers than a full course meal.
One example, which has actually been very popular in the United States for many years is dim sum at a Chinese restaurant. Dim sum is basically just that - a gourmet appetizer. There is a wide variety to select from. In lieu of ordering a full meal, a server comes around with a pushcart containing a wide variety of appetizers that you can select from. Typically, dim sum includes pork buns, pot stickers, egg rolls, and various types of dumplings that may include shrimp or pork. Some of these gourmet appetizers can be fried or steamed. There is also the option of ordering rice to accompany the appetizers. It is common to drink tea when eating dim sum.
Generally, dim sum is eaten during lunch or brunch rather than eating a main course from a menu. However, many of the same items that are served from the cart can also be ordered if you're ordering an entree from the menu though you may want to select fewer dim sum items in this case.
Another very popular gourmet appetizers for parties that is often eaten in lieu of a full meal is sushi. Like dim sum, pieces of sushi are another example of bite sized morsels that can be eaten in many varieties rather than a full course meal. Sushi has been traditionally served in Japanese restaurants although in recent years, sushi bars (i.e. that serve only sushi and beverages) have become very popular. The ingredients of these gourmet appetizers include prawns and raw tuna wrapped around rice balls and then dipped in soy sauce and horse radish to perk up the flavor of the morsel. At a sushi bar, you can typically order sushi rolls that are sliced up into bite sized pieces and individual pieces for as much as you can eat (and afford to spend!). Tea is also the preferred beverage when eating sushi. As with dim sum, you can order sushi as a gourmet appetizer preceding a full course meal if eating in a Japanese restaurant.
One example, which has actually been very popular in the United States for many years is dim sum at a Chinese restaurant. Dim sum is basically just that - a gourmet appetizer. There is a wide variety to select from. In lieu of ordering a full meal, a server comes around with a pushcart containing a wide variety of appetizers that you can select from. Typically, dim sum includes pork buns, pot stickers, egg rolls, and various types of dumplings that may include shrimp or pork. Some of these gourmet appetizers can be fried or steamed. There is also the option of ordering rice to accompany the appetizers. It is common to drink tea when eating dim sum.
Generally, dim sum is eaten during lunch or brunch rather than eating a main course from a menu. However, many of the same items that are served from the cart can also be ordered if you're ordering an entree from the menu though you may want to select fewer dim sum items in this case.
Another very popular gourmet appetizers for parties that is often eaten in lieu of a full meal is sushi. Like dim sum, pieces of sushi are another example of bite sized morsels that can be eaten in many varieties rather than a full course meal. Sushi has been traditionally served in Japanese restaurants although in recent years, sushi bars (i.e. that serve only sushi and beverages) have become very popular. The ingredients of these gourmet appetizers include prawns and raw tuna wrapped around rice balls and then dipped in soy sauce and horse radish to perk up the flavor of the morsel. At a sushi bar, you can typically order sushi rolls that are sliced up into bite sized pieces and individual pieces for as much as you can eat (and afford to spend!). Tea is also the preferred beverage when eating sushi. As with dim sum, you can order sushi as a gourmet appetizer preceding a full course meal if eating in a Japanese restaurant.
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