Jamie's 15 Minute Meals

In the Chicken Dim Sum and Crab Bricks programme, Jamie Oliver demonstrates how to make chicken dim sum served with coconut buns, cucumber pickle and hoisin sauce. He also prepares the “crackin” crab briks alongside a couscous salad and salsa.

is a single episode of a cooking programme that focuses on inventive, handheld fare. The title hints at the two centrepieces of the show – a delicate chicken dim‑sum offering and a bold crab‑filled snack. Presented in a relaxed, conversational style, the episode stays firmly within the cooking‑show format, delivering step‑by‑step guidance without venturing into narrative drama. In the kitchen, Jamie Oliver demonstrates how to assemble a chicken dim sum that sits inside soft coconut‑flavoured buns. He pairs the meat with a crisp cucumber pickle and drizzles everything with a glossy hoi sin sauce, creating a balance of sweet, salty and tangy notes. The segment then shifts to the “crackin’” crab briks – a crunchy, bite‑size treat that showcases the crab’s richness. To round the meal, Oliver throws together a light couscous salad and a fresh salsa, offering bright, herbaceous contrast to the richer components. The episode’s additional details underline the harmony between the dishes. The coconut buns lend a subtle sweetness that complements the savoury chicken, while the cucumber pickle adds a refreshing crunch. Hoi sin sauce ties the flavours together with its characteristic depth. The crab briks, described as “crackin’”, provide a satisfying texture, and the couscous salad with salsa brings a vibrant finish, ensuring the whole plate feels both comforting and lively.