Curried Beef Stew

Traditional and hearty food has not been forgotten in Hong Kong’s receptivity to new cuisines. This stew is among the many old favourites you can still find there in homes and restaurants. The curry influence comes from India via Southeast Asia, but it is in a mild form, unlike some of the hot and spicy curries of Indonesia or India. The Western influence, however, can be seen in the use of potatoes and carrots, both of which are relative newcomers in Chinese cuisine. This is food that is a