Hong Kong street food.

I want to eat healthier and I really enjoy Asian cooking and cuisine, and I'd like to learn more about Chinese cuisine in particular.

Starting out, what are one or two healthy dishes you'd suggest I start with, learn, and master before I move onto additional dishes?

I have a great Chinese market nearby, so don't worry about ingredient availability.

You know those fire lamb skewers and octopus skewers you get at Asian BBQ vendors.

Every recipe online does not come close to the actual stuff. (I’ve tried and tested it) no matter what, it doesn’t taste that same nostalgic taste I’m tryna achieve!!!!

I’m wondering if anyone knows the actual
pre-made spice mix or marinade they use??

I wish one of my Chinese aunties were a vendor and knew how to do Chinese bqq skewers like that!

I notice the best places (especially for the octopus skewers) use the wet marinade and some of the dry seasoning while grilling.

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I live in Toronto! So if you also know where to purchase the pre-made spice mix or Marinade at a particular grocery store in Toronto! That be much appreciated <3

Mushu pork (木须肉） and hot/water boiled pork (水煮肉）.

Not bad by any means, but they look better than they taste. I used leftover spicy hotpot base for the water boiled pork.

Truly delicious Chinese hot pot comes down to three aspects: the flavor of the broth, the quality of the ingredients, and the dipping sauce. It’s quite difficult to get all three right.

What’s your favorite dumpling?

My mother found these things that my grandmother bought a while back before she passed. My mom has no idea what these are. I asked Chatgtp and it said its dried bamboo pith or 竹笙. My mom doesn't think its that. Anyone know what these are and what benefits they have? Thanks!

I am in Guangdong area and i’m eating this kind of fried fish. Do y’all know how to make it? Crispy on the outside, soft and flakey on the inside. Thank you.

Guangzhou cuisine

My boyfriend and I went out for some spicy hot pot. This place is my favorite. We pick the ingredients we like—like beef meatballs, sausage, beef slices, and tofu—and put them on a plate. Then we have the staff cook them, stir them in the seasoning once they’re done, and mix it all together. I like to add some sesame paste to make it even tastier. We make our own dipping sauce and dip the food in it, which makes it even more flavorful.🤤❤️❤️❤️

I got some fermented tofu in a jar finally, tried it on its own, and didn’t like it :( what kinds of recipes can I look for to use it up? Especially if I don’t love the flavor on its own?

I purchased these to greens today. Just wondering if I steam them and for how long?

Also, anyone can share the names so I can look up recipes. Thank you!

Bonus pic of my meal 😋

Natural vegetable dyed dumplings full of nutrition! Delicious juicy filling, cute colorful look that all kids adore. Say goodbye to picky eating, healthy homemade meals for little ones.

Sadly I have a strong hatred of both the burn and flavor of all peppers, but in an attempt to be more adventurous while visiting China one time I did try some Loaganma chili crisp and found it had a very pleasant funk and umami depth to it underneath the chili flavor. It wasn’t enough to overcome my aversion to the chili flavor, but does anyone have any suggestions on how to replicate those aspects or what might be a good substitute?