Chinese BBQ

With its trademark roasted meats (pork, goose, chicken and duck) hanging invitingly in their front windows, Hong Kong's sui mei (a generic terms for roasted meats) shops are some of the city's most popular eating establishments. The decor may be basic, but it is here that you can find a wholesome, filling and affordable meal or snack. One of the favourite dishes on the menu is Chinese BBQ pork (known as char siu in Cantonese), which is loved for its sweet taste and wonderful aroma.

Char siu literally means fork / burn or roast and refers to the cooking method where long strips of seasoned boneless pork are attached to forks and cooked in a covered oven or over a fire. The unique dark red colour of the meat comes from the variety of seasonings that are used to prepare the meat. These include honey, five-spice powder, fermented tofu, red food colouring and rice wine. Maltose is added to give the neat it characteristic shiny glaze. An order of BBQ pork goes great with rice.

Alternatively, you can order a couple of kinds of meat like duck or goose to go with your BBQ pork and rice. Other popular char siu dishes include Roast Suckling Pig, Crispy Roast Pork as well a platter of Assorted Barbecue Meats.