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Cantonese Cuisine

Dim Sum (点心)

Guangdong is famous for its wide variety of dim sum, bite-sized portions of food served in small steamer baskets or on small plates. Dim sum includes dumplings, buns, and other delicacies. 1)

Cantonese Roast Duck (广东烧鸭)

Cantonese roast duck is known for its crispy skin and tender meat. It's often served with a sweet and savory plum sauce. 2)

Char Siu (叉烧)

This is a popular Cantonese barbecue dish featuring marinated and roasted pork, typically served with rice or in a bun. 3)

Congee (粥)

Cantonese congee is a rice porridge often served for breakfast. It can be sweet or savory and is commonly enjoyed with various toppings like preserved eggs, pickled vegetables, or meats. 4)

Wonton Noodle Soup (云吞面)

Wonton noodle soup consists of thin egg noodles, wontons filled with meat or seafood, and a flavorful broth. 5)

Har Gow (虾饺)

Har Gow are translucent shrimp dumplings, a popular type of dim sum. The dumplings have a thin, translucent wrapper showcasing the pink shrimp filling. 6)

Siu Mai (烧卖)

Siu Mai are open-topped dumplings filled with a mixture of ground pork, shrimp, and sometimes mushrooms. They are often garnished with roe or other toppings. 7)

Cantonese Sweet and Sour Pork (咕噜肉)

This classic dish features crispy, deep-fried pork pieces coated in a sweet and tangy sauce made with vinegar, sugar, and ketchup. 8)

Stir-Fried Crab with Ginger and Green Onion (姜葱炒蟹)

Crab stir-fried with ginger and green onions is a popular seafood dish, highlighting the freshness of the crab and the aromatic flavors of the ginger and green onions. 9)

Beef Chow Fun (干炒牛河)

Beef Chow Fun is a stir-fried noodle dish featuring wide rice noodles, beef, and vegetables cooked in a savory soy-based sauce. 10)

Guangzhou-style Congee (广州粥品)

Guangzhou is known for its diverse congee offerings, including variations with preserved eggs, pork, fish, or century eggs. 11)

Claypot Rice (煲仔饭)

Claypot rice is a one-pot meal cooked in a clay pot, featuring rice, meats, and vegetables. The dish develops a crispy layer at the bottom known as “guo ba.” 12)

Double-Skin Milk (双皮奶)

Double-Skin Milk is a dessert made from milk and egg whites, forming a delicate, silky custard with a thin “double skin” on top. 13)

Chilled Mango Sago Soup (杨枝甘露)

A popular dessert in Guangdong, this refreshing soup features mango, sago pearls, and coconut milk. 14)

Cantonese Style Hot Pot (广东火锅): Cantonese hot pot features a variety of ingredients like thinly sliced meats, seafood, and vegetables cooked in a seasoned broth at the dining table. 15)

cantonese_cuisine.txt · Last modified: 2024/01/26 01:38 by aga