At that time, a song "Song of the Seven Sons - Macao" made people in the north and south of the great river more aware of the child Macau Island, who had left the motherland for nearly a hundred years, and after taking it back from Portugal, Macao implemented the policy of one country, two systems, close ties with the mainland, and greatly improved its economic and cultural development. Now Macao has become one of the best choices for people in China to travel on vacation, and many people will take advantage of their free time to visit Macao, experience the local special culture, and taste the unique local cuisine. So what's there to eat when you go to Macau? Here's a brief introduction to 6 must-eat foods in Macau, and see if you've ever eaten it too!
1. Portuguese egg tart
Portuguese egg tarts
Portuguese egg tarts can be said to be one of the representatives of Macao cuisine today, and are also widely spread in the mainland, which is an authentic snack originating in Portugal. It is loved by people because of its pleasing shape and delicious taste.
Portuguese egg tarts are generally baked from high-gluten flour, low-gluten flour, macchi, ghee, eggs, milk and caramel, with a slightly charred surface, rich aroma, crisp and delicious skin, while the center and inside are soft and delicate, sweet and delicious, although it is a high-calorie delicacy, it is still well received.
2. Pork chops
Pork chop buns
Pork chop bun is probably macau's second most famous specialty snack, as the name suggests, it is a delicacy made of bread and pork chop, although deceptively simple, but its deliciousness is extraordinary.
To make a pork chop bun, you need to take the freshly baked pork bun or bread coated with butter, cut it in the middle, and then sandwich it into the marinated or fried pork chop, and a little onion shredded, so that the production is completed. The finished pork chop bun bites down, the bread is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, the noodles are fragrant, and the pork chop inside is tender and juicy and the meat is overflowing, and the taste is quite rich.
3. Wood bran pudding
Wood bran pudding
Wood bran pudding is also a dessert from Portugal, its material is quite simple, but the appearance is quite flattering, layered, and the color is double. It is made from animal-based light cream, Mary biscuit crumbs and condensed milk, and tastes better when frozen.
The taste of wood bran pudding is light and sweet, the taste is silky, biscuit crumbs and cream mixed together, the taste is a little full, but the taste will feel sweet and delicious, can't help but eat a few more bites.
Fourth, large vegetable cake
Large vegetable cake
Da Cai Cake is a traditional snack more common in Macau and Taiwan, which is a transparent gelatin made of stone cauliflower after boiling and cooling, which is very similar to jelly.
The big vegetable cake is cold and delicious, the Q bounce is smooth, it is especially suitable for summer consumption, cool and cool, and it can be made with other ingredients, especially fruits, rich in taste, and loved by people.
5. Portuguese chicken
Portuguese chicken
Portuguese chicken is an interesting dish, a European dish developed by Asians themselves, made from chicken, potatoes, onions, garlic, eggs, milk, coconut milk, turmeric powder and curry powder.
The color of the Portuguese chicken is golden yellow, the surface will be a little charred, the flavor is strong, and the chicken is tender and smooth, the taste is mellow, the taste is rich, and it is quite satisfying to eat.
6. Fried Horse Jie Hugh Ball
Fried Masuke Hugh Ball
Ma Jiexiu is an authentic Portuguese dish, after the introduction of Macao is also loved by the locals, and gradually became a special cuisine of Macao, it is a kind of food preserved by cod after being pickled and not dried, its common cooking method is to burn, grill, stew, fry and boil, etc., it can be said to be a very real ingredient.
Fried Ma Jie Xiu ball should be one of the most common cooking methods, it is by Ma Jie Xiu plus potato flour, onions, green peppers and other ingredients, put into the frying pan and fry, fried until golden brown. It is crispy and salty, and is especially suitable for eating with pickled cucumbers, tomatoes and vegetables.
There are many more cuisines in Macao, although most of them are imported from other places, but after the continuous improvement of the locals, it has become quite distinctive, if you have the opportunity to go to Macau, you can not miss the above 6 dishes. Or what kind of interesting food you have eaten, you can also share it, so that everyone can also have a long insight.