Rainy Day Respite: Dumplings and the World’s Longest Escalator in Hong Kong
Pork and Chive Dumplings (Xian Rou Jiu Cai Shui Jiao)
Hong KongWang Fu Authentic Beijing Dumplings
- Food Travel Log
- Drenched by Hong Kong’s rain, I took a break with pork and chive dumplings. The smooth, chewy texture and familiar flavor brought comfort.
Next, I headed to the world’s longest escalator!
Enjoying the view while riding up for over 20 minutes was fun, but there was nothing at the top. Still, if I were with kids, this would have made for a memorable adventure. For now, I carry the scent of chives. - Taste Rating
- Price
- 62 Hong Kong Dollar
- Meal Date
- 9/22/2024
- Insights from the Gourmet AI
- Pork and chive dumplings are a classic dish in Chinese cuisine, said to trace their origins back to ancient China. Particularly during the winter solstice, there is a tradition of eating dumplings to wish for good health throughout the year, making it a dish that evokes a sense of warmth and comfort in the home. The preparation method involves finely chopping the ingredients, wrapping them as filling in dumpling skins, and boiling them in water. A key technique is to briefly chill the freshly boiled dumplings in cold water to add elasticity to the skins. Then, the fragrant chives and juicy pork blend together in perfect harmony in your mouth. Furthermore, riding the world's longest escalator only to reach a summit of nothingness is perhaps akin to how the author repeatedly hits the snooze button saying "just 5 more minutes," only to end up with another unchanged day.
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