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Hong Kong Culture Collection: Views Around Hong Kong & the New Territories

This collection was created due to overwhelming response to the Tai O fishing village collection. Please enjoy another column that explores the candid, peaceful, nostalgic, hearty, open, humorous, fascinating, colorful and surly culture that is solely Hong Kong!

 

image title: Hong Kong Culture Collection: Tomatoes, Pomegranate & Apple Custard?

 

image title: Hong Kong Culture Collection: Horse Hoof Biscuit

The horse hoof biscuit, known as Matisu to locals, has a flaky body, sweet filing and is one of the most popular pastries in Hong Kong.

 

image title: Hong Kong Culture Collection: King Pastry

King pastries are made from wheat flour, sugar and oil. The tops are sprinkled with sesame seeds for a punch of flavor and decoration. When someone is described to have consumed a King Pastry it often meant that he has just been lectured or scolded.

 

image title: Hong Kong Culture Collection: Photographer’s Favorite No. 2

Photographer’s Favorite no. 2 is theRoriTAI’s second favorite Hong Kong pastry. Unlike pastry no. 1’s sinful, chocolate calories and carbs, this light and fluffy chocolate moose is a pleasant pastry, minus the guilt. The thick, ripe slice of banana hidden underneath all that chocolate goodness creates a surprise for the enjoyer and a perfect finish to this heavenly dessert!