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Chinese mythology, folktales, and literature

Guangzhou cuisine

  • Crispy Roast Goose

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    Ana

    Walk past any siu mei (烧味) shop in Guangdong, and you’ll be stopped by the sight of glistening, mahogany-coloured geese hanging in the window. This is crispy roast goose (脆皮烧鹅) – the undisputed king of Cantonese barbecue. With its armour-like crispy skin, tender, juicy meat, and that signature crunch with every bite, it is…

  • Char Siu

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    Ana

    Walk past any siu mei (烧味) shop in Guangdong, Hong Kong, or any Chinatown around the world, and you’ll be stopped by the sight of glistening, deep-red strips of pork hanging in the window. This is char siu (叉烧) – Cantonese-style barbecued pork. With its sticky-sweet glaze, tender interior, and irresistibly charred edges, it…

  • Cantonese Congee

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    Ana

    In the culinary landscape of Guangdong, few dishes are as beloved – or as deeply woven into the fabric of daily life – as a steaming bowl of congee. Known as juk (粥) in Cantonese, this humble rice porridge is more than just a meal; it is a comfort, a medicine, and a cultural…