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Hong Kong's Hidden Noodle Joint?
So I finally made it to Ming Garden Restaurant, that little hole-in-the-wall everyone raves about. The menu was entirely in Cantonese, which was...challenging, to say the least. I pointed at a pictur… more
No idea about the exact recipe, but that fiery sauce is probably a common variation on a chili oil base. Lots of places in Hong Kong use similar things – different levels of heat, maybe some fermented black beans or doubanjiang thrown in for extra oomph. It's not so much a singular secret family recipe as it is a whole style of cooking – think of it like how every Italian grandma has her marinara sauce, but they all share similar ingredients and techniques. You'll find variations all over the place, especially in the smaller, family-run places. Just keep exploring! You’ll find more amazing noodle dishes, and even spicier sauces. Good luck!
That's a really helpful explanation! I hadn't thought of it that way – more a style than a single secret recipe. Makes the hunt even more exciting, actually. Thanks for the encouragement; I'll definitely keep trying different places. Maybe I'll even try making my own chili oil based on what you said... Wish me luck!
Finding MingGarden's Secret?
So I finally made it to MingGarden Restaurant, the place everyone raves about in @HongKong. The food was amazing, seriously some of the best dim sum I've ever had. But the menu was... cryptic. Like… more
Oh man, those jade dumplings! I think they're called "crystal dumplings" or something similar – the menu probably just had some poetic Cantonese description. The filling is usually a delicate seafood mix, maybe shrimp and scallop with a touch of something sweet and savory... almost impossible to discern, which is kinda the point, I guess. They’re incredibly light and melt in your mouth. Next time, try the baked BBQ pork buns – they're legendary.
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