I guess if you’re pressed to mention a dish that is representative of Hong Kong cuisine, the answer would be wanton mee (wonton noodles). I’ve had it various times during my trip to Hong Kong – it’s a very light meal with subtle notes – there’s no overpowering flavors here.
The best wanton mee I had came piping hot with al dente noodles and a couple of wontons in a savory broth garnished with a healthy sprinkling of scallions (spring onions).
It is interesting to note that the wontons in Hong Kong are made with prawns, with just a little bit of pork. It usually is made of pure pork over here and I much prefer the prawn wontons in HK.
You’ll be very surprised at just how such a simple dish can taste fabulous. I was told that I’ll be hard pressed to find a place that serves bad wonton mee in Hong Kong and they were right!
No, I don’t know why there’s a shirtless man behind me either.
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