1.Steamed Vermicelli Roll
Rice noodle rolls are the national breakfast of Guangdong. They are found in the streets and alleys of Guangdong and have become the morning wake-up food for many Guangdong people. This snack is mainly made of rice paste and has a variety of flavors. It is divided into two main types: Bula rice noodle rolls and drawer-style rice noodle rolls. Bula rice noodle rolls, also known as Cantonese rice noodle rolls, are pulled out with a cloth, steaming hot, and full of Guangdong’s fireworks. Drawer-style rice noodle rolls are mainly distributed in the Chaoshan area. Whether it is wrapped with fresh shrimp, barbecued pork or beef, paired with sweet sauce or chili sauce, it makes diners have endless aftertaste.
2.Wonton Noodles
Wonton noodles are a famous specialty snack in Guangzhou, Guangdong, and belong to the Cantonese cuisine. It originated in the Tang Dynasty and gradually showed local characteristics during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Authentic wonton noodles are made of bamboo noodles, fresh shrimp, pork and wonton skin. The soup is made from fish bones, shrimp and other ingredients that are boiled for a long time and has a strong flavor. When eating wonton noodles, you should pay attention to the “three things”: the noodles should be a little tough, the wonton filling should be fresh shrimp balls, and the soup should be fresh and clear. In addition, authentic Cantonese wonton noodles only put chives but no green vegetables, and there are also particularities in the serving of noodles.
3.Barbecued pork buns
Barbecued pork bun is one of the most representative dim sum in Guangdong. It originated in Guangzhou and is one of the “four kings” of Cantonese morning tea. It is mainly made of barbecued pork cut into small pieces, flour, salt, onion, pepper, ginger and soy sauce, and oyster sauce and other seasonings are added as fillings. Wrapped in flour skin and steamed in a steamer. The skin of the barbecued pork bun is soft and tastes excellent. It is fresh, fragrant and soft, and is loved by adults and children. The traditional barbecued pork bun requires “a tall bird cage shape, a big belly, and a bursting mouth with only a little stuffing exposed”. This design allows the aroma of barbecued pork to be fully exuded.
4.Boiled Chicken
White-cut chicken, also known as boiled chicken, is a classic delicacy in Guangdong. It originated from a folk hotel in the Qing Dynasty. It is characterized by cooking the chicken without seasoning and boiling it in water. When eaten, it is served with ginger and scallion sauce, which makes the chicken skin crispy, tender and delicious. The production process of white-cut chicken is very particular, such as “lifting and putting” the whole chicken in clean water three times, and putting it in ice water when it is 90% cooked, so that the skin tightens and locks in moisture. Authentic white-cut chicken is tender and white, with juice, blood in the bone marrow, and tastes smooth and delicious.
5.Boat Porridge
Dingzai Congee is a traditional specialty snack in Liwan District, Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province. It is loved by local people for its rich ingredients and unique taste. This porridge is mainly composed of minced fish, lean meat, minced fried dough sticks, peanuts, chopped green onions, etc., and also contains pig skin, jellyfish, minced beef, squid, etc. Its characteristics are smooth porridge base, delicious taste and rich taste. As time goes by, this snack has become a must-have food in Guangdong porridge shops in Guangzhou, Hong Kong and overseas.
6.Shrimp Dumplings
Shrimp dumplings are a famous food and snack in Guangdong. They originated from a small teahouse in Wufeng Township, Wucun, a suburb of Guangzhou in the early 20th century and have a history of hundreds of years. This dish belongs to the Cantonese cuisine and is one of the four kings in the morning tea culture. The shape of the shrimp dumplings is half-moon shaped, with a total of twelve folds. The fillings include shrimp, meat and bamboo shoots, and the taste is delicious and smooth. Over time, the raw materials of shrimp dumplings have also been innovated, such as adding black truffles, mother and child shrimps, etc. In addition, the skin of the shrimp dumplings is made of starch dough, which is thin and transparent, so that the fillings inside the dumplings are faintly visible.
7.Double Skin Milk
Shuangpi Nai is a famous dessert in Guangzhou. It originated in Shunde, Guangdong in 1850 and was invented by a woman named Dong. This dessert is made of milk, egg white, sugar and water. Its characteristic is that it has two layers of milk skin: the upper layer is sweet and fragrant, and the lower layer is fragrant and smooth. It tastes rich in aroma and smooth and delicate, leaving a lingering fragrance on your lips and teeth. In addition to the traditional Shuangpi Nai, there are also many flavors such as red bean Shuangpi Nai, mango Shuangpi Nai, etc. It has now become popular all over the country and has become a classic delicacy that children love.
8.Claypot Rice
Claypot rice is one of the representative delicacies of Guangdong. Its characteristic is that rice is stewed with various ingredients in a small clay pot to make it fragrant and delicious. Guangdong people call this kind of rice cooked in a clay pot “claypot rice”. The charm of claypot rice lies in the ingredients used, such as Chinese sausage and beef brisket. During the stewing process, the oily ingredients of the ingredients penetrate into the rice, making the two perfectly combined, with a rich taste and endless aftertaste. In addition, the rice grains of claypot rice are distinct, and there is a layer of burnt rice crust at the bottom. It is even more delicious when paired with a special sauce.
9.Crispy Roast Chicken
Crispy roast goose is a traditional delicacy in Guangzhou, Guangdong. It is made by roasting a whole goose without wings and head. The characteristics of this dish are that the skin, meat and bones are connected without falling off, fat but not greasy, crispy skin and tender meat, and delicious taste. Especially if you eat it within half an hour after it comes out of the oven, its steaming hot, shiny and red appearance and taste are particularly outstanding. The selection of roast goose is also very particular. The local Qingyuan black-bristled goose in Guangdong is the first choice because its meat is white and the bones are thin, there is a layer of oil under the skin, the fat ratio is even, and it is easy to absorb the flavor.
10.Traditional fire soup
Old-fashioned soup, also known as Cantonese soup, is a secret recipe for food supplement and health preservation that has been passed down for thousands of years in Guangdong, especially by Guangzhou people. This soup is characterized by slow cooking, sufficient heat, and long cooking time, so it has both medicinal and sweet effects. Cantonese people cook a wide variety of soups, such as pork tripe and chicken, American ginseng, red dates and black chicken soup, etc. Cantonese people like to drink a bowl of soup before eating, which is also a habit they have developed naturally over the years. This soup is not only delicious, but also a medicinal soup that assists in healing and restoring the body.