Congee (Jook) is a signature dish of Hong Kong; we have verified places to eat it in Hong Kong. Cantonese rice porridge simmered until the grains break to a silky cream, topped with century egg and pork, fish, beef, or chicken. Start with where to eat Congee (Jook) in Hong Kong.
Congee (Jook) · Hong Kong
Cantonese rice porridge simmered until the grains break to a silky cream, topped with century egg and pork, fish, beef, or chicken. Hong Kong's morning, midnight and sick-day staple at Australia Dairy and Tasty Congee.
Cantonese congee (juk) cooks long-grain rice in a 1-to-10 ratio with water until the grains dissolve, a porridge format dating to the Han dynasty. Hong Kong's overnight congee tradition emerged with the cha chaan teng in the 1950s; Australia Dairy Company's century egg congee has been a Jordan landmark since 1970. Tasty Congee and Noodle Wantun Shop holds the Michelin Bib Gourmand.
Where to eat in Hong Kong:
- Australia Dairy Company
- Tasty Congee & Noodle Wantun Shop
- Mido Cafe
- For Kee Restaurant
- Capital Cafe
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