In this episode of Bite-size Cantonese, we’re heading into one of Hong Kong’s most comforting food spots — the congee shop 粥鋪 (juk1 pou3).

Discover why congee is so loved in Hong Kong, from the silky 生滾粥 (saang1 gwan2 zuk1) to classics like 雞粥 (gai1 zuk1, chicken congee), 魚片粥 (jyu4 pin3 zuk1, fish congee), 瘦肉粥 (sau3 juk6 zuk1, lean pork congee), 皮蛋瘦肉粥 (pei4 daan6 sau3 juk6 zuk1, century egg with pork congee), and 艇仔粥 (teng5 zai2 zuk1, boat congee).

You’ll also learn 5 useful phrases to order like a local, plus fun cultural stories — including why fried dough sticks are called 油炸鬼 (jau4 zaa3 gwai2, fried ghost).

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