The following highlights some of the popular Traditional Hong Konger Foods. If you manage to be in an Hong Konger restaurant or you are visiting Hong Kong, I recommend the following:
1. Sweet and Sour Pork
Sweet and sour pork is one of the most popular Chinese dishes in Western countries. There are different versions and the dish is mostly prepared with pork ribs. The pork ribs are cut into pieces, marinated and breaded, fried to a crispy texture on the outside and juicy on the inside, then stir-fried with spices and topped with sweet and sour sauce.
2. Roast Goose
A very traditional dish in Hong Kong and Cantonese culture, and although many tourists may be surprised by the way it is displayed in some restaurants, it is a delicacy. The meat is tasty and tender and the skin is crispy and has a distinctive flavor due to the way it is marinated.
3. Fish Balls
Undoubtedly one of the most popular street foods in Hong Kong are these little balls made with fish and curry which they put on skewer sticks to eat with your hands, a classic that you can’t miss.
4. Hong Kong-Style Milk Tea
The quintessential drink of the Hong Kong people, especially in the mid-afternoon. The classic combination consists of Ceylon black tea, evaporated milk and sugar but nowadays you can find hundreds of variations and toppings/extras to make your drink an experience.
5. Phoenix Talons (Chickens' Feet)
As much as a plate full of chicken feet may not appeal to us, it is true that some versions of this typical dish, very common in many Asian countries, are really interesting and very tasty. There are several dishes and techniques to prepare them and they are very common in street stalls and night markets. If they have sauce, be prepared to get very dirty!
6. Steamed Shrimp Dumplings (Har Gow)
It is a type of Chinese dumpling or dim sum that is not completely closed and has an opening at the top. It usually has pork, mushrooms or prawns as the main ingredients. It is ready in about 10 minutes so you won’t have to wait long to try it.
7. Shrimp and Chicken Balls
Chicken and Shrimp balls are a food consisting of small, round pieces of chicken meat. They are prepared and eaten in different cuisines around the world. The dish consists of small pieces of fried chicken breast and Shrimp coated in a crispy batter. They are often served with sweet and sour sauce or plum sauce.
8. Steamed Rice Rolls
This is a wide strip of shahe fen (rice noodle), stuffed with shrimp, dried shrimp, pork, beef, vegetables, or other ingredients. It is usually eaten with sweet soy sauce, which is poured in when served. Rice noodle rolls are pure comfort food.
9. Pineapple Bread
Far from what the name suggests, this is a steamed bun, and no, there is no pineapple anywhere. The name comes from the shape of the bun’s coating, which is formed by the egg coating that is added to it. The bun is super soft and tender on the inside and the topping is crispy.
10. Wontons
Wontons are the Chinese version of the delicious Italian ravioli. They consist of a dough with a filling of minced pork, prawns, onion, ginger, sesame oil and soybean. Small, tightly packed lumps are formed on top. This snack is characterized by its soft skin, sweet taste, light spicy soup and strong aroma.
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The following highlights some of the popular Traditional Hong Konger Foods. If you manage to be in an Hong Konger restaurant or you are visiting Hong Kong, I recommend the following: