Joanna James
Hong Kong is the ultimate food destination, boasting of all kinds of international cuisines. Here are some of the popular dishes of Hong Kong, that you shouldn't miss out on.
The Wind Sand Chicken originates from the Guangdong and is well liked by the locals here. Thus, if its everyone's favourite dish, then it is a must to try. Here, an entire chicken is first obtained and baked for about twenty minutes till the skin becomes crispy and brown. So, why is it called wind sand chicken? Well, the garlic slices that are added to the dish, once baked, looks like sand in the wind! Besides, if you are looking for a Tsuen wan restaurant when around Hong Kong, then properties the likes of Dorsett Tsuen Wan offer a fine dining experience with some good dishes.
Although, we call it shrimp and chicken balls, the Chinese, on the other hand, has named it the dragon and phoenix balls. The dragon is the shrimp of the dish, and the phoenix is the chicken. It was named such due to the Royals. Dragon refers to the emperor while the Phoenix to the queen. Like the king and queen, the dish is a perfect balance of greatness. The two meat varieties are chopped and moulded into balls. Next, the balls are rolled in bread crumbs and are deep fried till they are tender and crispy. Along with the dish, you will get a salad sauce which is sweet and sour for a good flavour.
The Roast goose is one of the signature dishes of the Cantonese cuisine. An entire goose is roasted with a number of tasteful ingredients. The meat is cooked till tender that would tantalise all sensory nerve ends of your mouth. It is that good!
Phoenix refers to the chicken among the people of Guangdong. Although foreigners back away from this dish due to its name, rest assured the dish is a favourite among the locals. Don't let the name put you off. The claws are first chopped off before you fry the talons. The chicken feet are first placed atop a plate which is placed in a bamboo steamer. Once these two processes are complete, the feet become tender and soft where you will be able to easily bite it off. With a number of ingredients added to it, the phoenix talons boast of rich flavours and aroma. You can have it as a snack or even rice for a hearty meal.
The steamed shrimp dumping, or the Har Gow as it's called, by the locals, is a popular dim sum dish served in restaurants of Hong Kong. Although a bit pricey, this is one of the most ordered dishes in the country. The shrimp dumplings hold about two shrimps and some pork that is well wrapped. One dumpling is just enough for a bite, and it serves as one of the best gastronomic experiences you can have in the country.
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