Ingredients

Fresh ingredients are, of course, essential to good cooking, especially in the case of Hong Kong cuisine. People in Hong Kong often shop daily, often up to three times a day. This is due partly to small refrigerators and lack of storage space. But the chief cause is the desire to get food as fresh as possible. These fresh foods are further enhanced by seasonings, spices and sauces that complement and add subtle nuances to dishes. Thus fresh foods and the proper ingredients are essential to duplicating the taste of Hong Kong. The recipes in this book draw upon special ingredients that provide a distinctive taste to the foods, making them authentic versions of the originals.