3 Mouth-Watering Hong Kong Chinese Food Recipes

Chinese food has distinctive flavors due to regions’ different characteristics. This includes Hong Kong which comes with a large number of cuisines. However, Hong Kong cuisine still brings the influence of Chinese culture. In this recipe, we would like to show you how distinctive Hong Kong Chinese food is. The recipes are mostly simple and adaptable to your palate. Many of the recipes below are everyone’s favorite!

Hong Kong Chinese Food Recipes You Need To Try

Hong Kong Chow Mein

The Hong Kong Chow Mein is a staple dish at many Chinese restaurants. The recipe is pretty simple and the ingredients are easy to get.

For the best taste, we recommend you use shrimp or chicken as the protein. Note that you need to skip the oyster sauce when you use choose shrimp.

If you are confused about whether to use black pepper or white pepper, the answer is depending on the ratio. The white pepper gives a milder flavor. We recommend using white pepper.

For the noodles, use fresh chow mein noodles which you can find them easily in the Chinese grocery chain.

Ingredients

For marination

• 1 lb shrimp/chicken
• 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1/2 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
• 2 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch

Remaining ingredients

• 1 cup oyster mushrooms
• 2 cups baby bok choy
• 1/4 cup onion, sliced
• 2 scallions, cut
• 1/4 cup carrot, cut
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 10 oz fresh chow mein noodles
• 3 cups chicken stock
• 2 teaspoon white pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon MSG (optional)
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 tablespoon Shaoxing wine

Instructions

• Prepare the ingredients and cut the vegetables
• Marinate the chicken or shrimp using white pepper, oyster sauce, soy sauce, salt, and sesame oil. Set aside and marinate for 15 minutes.
• Blanch the chow mein noodles into boiling water that has been added with salt. Blanch them for 30 seconds then drain immediately.
• Heat 1/2 cup oil on a medium-high heat. Fry the noodles until both sides are crispy while the inside is soft.
• Prepare the wok and then add 1 tablespoon of oil and then cook the marinated chicken until 75% cooked. Next, add shrimp. Set aside.
• Saute the garlic, scallion, and onion over a high heat. Then add baby bok choy and carrots. Cook until you get a nice color.
• Add the protein to the vegetables and add 3 cups of chicken stock along with 1/2 teaspoon MSG, 2 teaspoons white pepper, 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine, and 1 teaspoon sugar. Stir them and gradually reduce the heat. Add cornstarch and bring it to a simmer until the sauce is thickening.
• Prepare the noodles and then top them with the protein, vegetables, and sauce. Serve it immediately.

Hong Kong Fried Rice

Fried rice is also a staple dish in many Chinese restaurants. Besides, it also has many versions, including Hong Kong fried rice.

This friend rice recipe is budget-friendly. You just need to use some leftover proteins, rice, vegetables, and aromatics.

The best way to make delicious fried rice is by using leftover rice. It will not make the rice clumpy.

If you steam the rice, reduce the amount of water. For example, if you cook regular jasmine rice you will use 1.5 cups of water for 1 cup of rice. If you are going to make fried rice, reduce the water to 1.25 cups. Next, cool the rice in a sheet pan so it won’t stick together. But rice that has been put in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours work best.

Avoid using juicy vegetables such as tomatoes because they will make the fried rice gummy and wet. Instead, use crispy vegetables. If you use firm vegetables like celery and carrots, make sure to stir fry these vegetables first because they take a longer time to cook.

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp oil
• 1/4 cup onion, chopped
• 1-inch ginger, peeled and grated
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• 5 oz shrimp, clean and tail removed
• 2 cups leftover rice
• 1/4 cup Chinese pickled vegetables (optional)
• 1/2 cup mixed vegetables
• 1/2 cup snow peas
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1/2 tsp white pepper
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 egg
• 3 tbsp green onions

Instructions

• Heat the wok and then add 1 tbsp of oil.
• Add onion, garlic, and ginger, and then fry until fragrant. Make sure you don’t burn the garlic.
• Add the shrimp to the pan and then stir fry until it is no longer translucent. If you fry meat, cook it until golden brown. Remove the protein products from the pan and set aside.
• Add the crispy vegetables first and stir fry for around 2 minutes.
• Next, add rice to the wok and separate it so the rice is coated with aromatic and oil. Next, add Chinese pickles but it is optional. If you want to add XO sauce, add a tbsp. Make sure you keep stirring the rice.
• Add soy sauce and leave it for a few seconds so it will evaporate. Keep stirring and then add white pepper, salt, and sesame oil.
• Next, add proteins back to the pan and toss.
• Move the rice to the side and add the egg. Let it sit for seconds and then stir it. This is the fun part. You have to keep moving the wok. The goal is to make the egg mixed with the remaining ingredients.
• The last part is adding the green onions and stir fry a little bit.
• Serve the fried rice while it is warm!

Hong Kong Style Fried Noodles

Many people enjoy these stir fry noodles because it is very easy to cook. The best thing about these Hong Kong-style fried noodles is the flexibility that you can add many things to them.

This recipe is made of egg noodles, vegetables, and meat that are stir-fried using sesame oil. Meanwhile, the sauce is a combination of soy sauce, chili, and ketchup. Some people like to add vinegar and spring onions to get a springier texture.

This dish is served in many Asian restaurants. The richness of the flavor makes it the top dish everyone loves.

These Hong Kong noodles are often called Singaporean noodles because they both use meat and vegetables. However, they are different. The Singaporean version uses vermicelli and curry powder while the Hong Kong style uses egg noodles. Interestingly, both dishes are from Kowloon.

In this dish, using Hong Kong noodles is the secret because of its texture that holds well even though it is cooked under hot conditions. However, if you don’t find Hong Kong noodles, you can use Japanese ramen strands, but you must boil them before cooking them with other ingredients.

For protein, you can use flank steak, beef brisket, and skirt steak. They are more affordable and more tender.

However, if you don’t like beef, chicken is also fin. Just use chicken breast and slice it.

Ingredients

• 200 g flank steak
• 225 g fresh Hong Kong noodles
• 4 baby bok choy, quartered
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• Ginger, minced
• 1/2 yellow onion
• 1/2 carrot, sliced
• 12 shrimp, cleaned and peeled

Marinade

• 2 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
• 2 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Sauce

• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
• 2 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 4 tablespoons sesame oil

Instructions

• Marinade the beef with the sauce in a bowl. Stir it with your hand and set it aside.
• Rinse the noodles and set aside to dry.
• Heat 2 tbsp oil on medium-high heat. When it is hot, toss the shrimp then add Chinese Shaoxing wine. Stir fry for around 2 minutes.
• Place the noodles in a wok, and cook until both sides turn golden brown. Next, add a tbsp of oil and beef. Cook the beef until golden brown and then remove it from the heat and set it aside.
• Heat one tablespoon of oil in the pan then add vegetables like carrot, onion, ginger, and garlic. Stir fry for a while then add bok choy. Next, add the sauce. Stir fry the ingredients until the cornstarch starts to thicken. Add the noodles, beef, and shrimp. Toss them until well combined.
• Serve while it is hot.

FAQs

Is Hong Kong Food Different From Chinese Food?

Hong Kong cuisines are very similar to Chinese food, because Hong Kong itself is under the influence of China. However, there is a difference. Hong Kong’s food culture is also influenced by the British. This is why there is a difference when it comes to spices, side dishes, and the use of vegetables.

What Is The Culture Of Food In Hong Kong?

Hong Kong food culture is influenced by Cantonese cuisine, European cuisines (British cuisines), and non-Cantonese Chinese cuisines like Hokkien, Shanghainese, Hakka, and Teochew. Japanese, Southeast Asian, and Korean cuisines also play important role in Hong Kong Chinese food culture.

Hong Kong Chinese food offers a distinctive flavor because this area is influenced by many countries. This makes their cuisines stand out and rich.

We hope you like the Hong Kong Chinese recipes we have provided for you. If you have another favorite recipe, don’t hesitate to share it here.

Check also our article about how to make hot pot broth here.