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Where ever you travel to, trying out the local cuisine is an absolute must, if you don’t did you even have an authentic experience abroad? Especially if you travel to a country like Hong Kong which is known for it’s food, so you better be ready to eat! The cuisine in Hong Kong has been influenced by both eastern and western cultures. If you’re a food enthusiasts this city will really get your taste buds buzzing, in just this city alone you can indulge in all kinds of authentic cuisines from Malaysia, Korea, Thailand, Singapore, Vietnam, Europe, America and even India! Hong Kong offers a wide variety of choices from roadside stalls to world class restaurants and dining out is one of the most popular things to do as a tourist!
[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]The most common cuisine of Hong Kong is Cantonese as 98% of residents in Hong Kong are actually Chinese. For a traditional breakfast many enjoy congee (rice porridge) and yau cha kwai (oil fried bread sticks). However westerns breakfasts such as bread, sausages and eggs are starting to become a lot more popular. For mid-day and evening meals the most popular thing to eat is Chinese food with rice. The most common ingredients used in Cantonese cuisines includes shiitake mushrooms, Chinese cabbage, salted duck eggs, red beans, hoisin sauce, dried shrimp and scallops and lotus seeds. We have selected a few food items that we feel you must try out when you visit Hong Kong!
[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text=”Dim Sum ” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23000000|line_height:20px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_single_image image=”17259″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]You have probably heard of this one or perhaps even tried it before. Dim sum is one of the most famous foods to eat in Hong Kong and it’ll be one of the most delicious experiences you’ll have. Dim sum is a Chinese dish of small steamed or fried savoury dumplings which can contain various fillings. Fillings can range from braised chicken feet, to porky siu mai or shrimp filled har gao, beef, vegetarian options and is almost always served with tea.
[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text=”Roast Goose” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_single_image image=”17260″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]This is a traditional speciality of Cantonese cuisine, it’s a whole goose roasted with several secret ingredients. Some recipes include over 20 different spices and aromatics and is roasted using charcoal until it’s golden and crispy. It’s cut into small pieces with the skin on, meat soft to the bone and is eaten with plum sauce.
[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text=”Char Siu” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_single_image image=”17261″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]Credits: www.bbcgoodfood.com
[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]This is also referred to as a Cantonese style of barbecue pork, this is a standard meat that is sold at any Hong Kong roast meat shop. Most commonly the pork is marinated in a mixture of hoisin sauce, soy sauce, honey or sugar for sweetness and a seasoning blend that includes five spices. This shiny glazed, beautifully charred and sweet tender pieces are best served with a bowl or fragrant rice or noodles.
[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text=”Fish Balls” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_single_image image=”17262″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]Credits: www.migrationology.com
[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]These compressed fish-meat snacks are eaten by millions of Hong Kongers. Fish balls are as accessible as other classic Hong Kong snacks such as siu mai dumplings, and can be found at a stall stewing fishball skewers in almost every 7-Eleven in the city. There are two different types of fish balls, one is well known cooked food sold by street vendors and is made of fried fish meat. The other type is sold uncooked and is usually cooked with noodles in hot soup or an important ingredient for a hotpot.
[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text=”Congee” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_single_image image=”17263″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Congee has customers lining up every morning for some thick warm bowl of rice porridge to start off their day. Most congees are cooked for hours in order to for it to result as a thick creamy smooth bowl that will warm up your tummy and heart. The flavours of the congee come from pork bones and can be topped with ingredients such as meat slices, pork ball, fish belly or fresh prawns.
[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text=”Pineapple Bun” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_single_image image=”17264″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]Credits: www.bbcgoodfood.com
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]This doesn’t actually have any pineapple in it but the surface of the bread has a pineapple print hence the name. Pineapple bread is a very popular sweet bread found in almost every bakery. A mixture of sugar, eggs, flour, and lard form a crisp surface with soft bread underneath, and it’s best eaten when hot. This is a holy grail of baking in Hong Kong and is so popular that it is exported around the world, step into a Chinese bakery in Toronto and you’ll probably find them there.
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