10 Foods You Must Try at the Markets in Hong Kong

Written by Aarav on Friday, April 13th, 2012
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Hong Kong is locatied in Southern China on the South China Sea. It is one of the most densely populated cities in the world. Hong Kong is an amazing place filled with a world of adventure. Hong Kong flights are available from international airports throughout the world. Hong Kong flights are sought after because Hong Kong is an international center for finance, culture, and tourism. The cuisine of Hong Kong is highly praised. Here is a list of 10 of the most delicious foods to try in Hong Kong.

1) Cha Siu Baau

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This is a steamed bread bun filled with barbecued, marinated, juicy pork. The pork is cooked in a sauce medley consisting of caramel, wine, barbecue sauce, and soy sauce. This is a distinctly Hong Kong dish that is extremely delicious.

2) Stinky Tofu

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This is delectable tofu dish native to Hong Kong that has a distinctly strong odor. It is a delicious tofu dish with a soft texture and gains it’s stench due to the fermentation process of the tofu in this dish. This dish is only for the adventurous, but it tastes amazing.

3) Chicken Feet

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Interestingly, even though chicken feet are discarded in the western world, they are used in Cantonese cooking. They are deep fried and then curried in a black-bean sauce. The cartilaginous foot tissue is extremely tender and the taste is very savory.

4) Five-layer Roast Pork

This is the pork equivalent of lasagna in western countries. It is composed of a crunchy pork skin layer on top followed by alternating layers of fat and tender pork meat with a spicy bottom layer. It is served with strong yellow mustard.

5) Hot Pot

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This is a dish in which a pot of chicken or vegetable broth is brought to the table along with raw meats, fish, and vegetables. The diners cook these elements in the broth, forming a tasty soup and flavorful medley of meats and veggies.

6) Cantonese style Sausage

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These sausages are heavily preserved with spices, herbs, and salt. It is a combination of pork fat and meat and is dipped in rose water and rice wine along with soy sauce to give it an extra flavor infusion.

7) Roast Pigeon

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Although pigeons are not consumed in western nations, pigeon is very popular in Hong Kong. It is braised with star anise, rice wine, and soy sauce for an earthy tasting poultry dish.

8) Fishballs

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These are balls of fried fish and other seafood consumed throughout Hong Kong in large quantities. It serves as a snack for Hong Kong citizens and has a strong curry flavor.

9) Thai Shrimp Sashimi

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This is a raw, sliced shrimp dish on a bed of ice with a slice of raw garlic. It is topped with chili sauce and is considered a delicacy.

10) Mistletoe Tea

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This is a tea made form steeping Mistletoe leaves. It is lauded for it’s health benefits and sweet taste. It is often accompanied with a warm sponge cake.

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