Top 5 Authentic Cantonese Dishes To Die For

Dai ga hou! Oh,  don't know what that means? No need to Google translate it. It stands for "Hello, everyone" in Cantonese! 

Now that you've picked up the basics of the language, it's time to go on a journey with me as I'll be taking you on a foodie express for some delicious Cantonese delights. 

Before I begin, let me give you guys a little background story of Cantonese food. 😉

Cantonese cuisine originates from Pearl River Delta near southern Guangdong, a major port during the Qing Dynasty where locals blended their own cuisine with those brought back by returning overseas merchants. Not only China, but Hong Kong is also a strong Cantonese household where you can smell the flavour of Cantonese food as you walk along the streets. 

Now, I will be tickling your taste buds by naming you the top 5 authentic Cantonese dishes!!!  

1. Chee Cheong Fun

Look at the visuals of this beauty~ A thin crepe roll made with rice noodles, drizzled in seasoned soy sauce and sprinkled with a good amount of sesame seeds for extra flavour. 

It is a Cantonese dish that came from southern China and Hong Kong and is normally served as a snack at anytime of the day!

2. Dim Sum 

Yes, aren't they cute? Well, that's Dim Sum for you! 

Literally meaning to "touch heart", Dim Sum is ultimately meant to be enjoyed with a group of friends dining together and sharing these bite sized dishes. It's also known to be a very well-known breakfast feast in Hong Kong. 

These little yellow tidbits you see is probably one of the must haves when you go for Dim Sum. They are called Shu Mai, a traditional Chinese dumplings. Different fillings like shrimp and artificial crab meat can be found in them!

3. Hong Dao Shui

Calling all dessert lovers, here's something for you! A popular Cantonese sweet red bean soup served in mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. It's often served cold during summer, and hot during the winter. That's what you call killing two birds with one stone: Cantonese style. 

Cool tip: If you have leftovers, just pop the soup into the freezer and you got yourself some red bean ice pops!

4. Dan Tart

Gudetama? No, it's an egg tart, sweetie. A custard pastry believed to have its origins in the Chinese city of Guangzhou.  The outer layer comes in two types of crust: shortcrust pastry and puff pastry, traditionally made with lard rather than butter or shortening and is filled with a rich custard that is much eggier.

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5. Siew Bao

Doesn't the name of it already makes your mouth water? Then you must be starving right now. 

Siew Bao is a Cantonese barbeque pork-filled puff, baked in the oven the golden brown perfection. Siew refers to "baked" and the word bao means "bun." The crispiness of the outer crust and the warm pork filling will literally bring you to heaven. You can purchase them in most Chinese bakeries, along with the egg tarts too! 

Unfortunately, our blog for today will have to stop here before any of you out there try to lick your phone. Getting curious of how those Cantonese food actually tastes? Better go get some for yourself right now~ 

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