the vibrant hong kong table

Where a plant-based chef eats in Hong Kong, from fun burgers to ‘pure nostalgia’ snacks

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Where a plant-based chef eats in Hong Kong, from fun burgers to ‘pure nostalgia’ snacks

Plant-based chef Christine Wong is the author of The Vibrant Hong Kong Table, a cookbook presenting vegan versions of 88 classic local dishes. She spoke to Andrew Sun. Hong Kong has been home to my family for four generations. I grew up with my paternal grandmother’s home cooking as well as celebratory banquet dinners with … Read more

88 Hong Kong dishes and snacks made vegan in new cookbook, from dim sum to ‘egg’ tarts

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88 Hong Kong dishes and snacks made vegan in new cookbook, from dim sum to ‘egg’ tarts

There is no denying that Hongkongers love their meat. The city has the fourth highest meat consumption per capita in the world, at 123kg per year, according to the latest statistics from the World Population Review, including one of the highest per capita figures for pork consumption, at 53kg per year. To many, it is … Read more