Congee and youtiao (Chinese breadsticks 油條) play a significant role in Hong Kong's culinary landscape. They are the quintessential Cantonese breakfast, symbolizing the start of a new day for many residents, in particular, is a dish deeply tied to health and wellness in Hong Kong. It's often given to the sick or the elderly as it is easy to digest. Here we give you 3 congee places for you to acquire the beauty of rice soup.

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1. Law Fu Kee

A congee specialist established in Central in the 1950s, Law Fu Kee has kept its recipe and decoration for decades. All the congee served is raw boiled (生滾粥), i.e. the ingredients are brought to boil in the prepared congee base upon ordering. Pig giblets congee, Deep fried Chinese breadsticks and Deep Fried Dace Balls are their bestsellers. Come early for the freshest everyday.

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2. Sun Hing Chang

Serving the best fish congee with pride and enthusiasm for over 50 years in Temple Street area in Jordan. the no-frills shop offers different specific parts of fish that are not found in most congee places, from fish brisket to gill cover. Do look out for their fire ball magic when they sautés everything in a bronze pot.

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3. The Cosmopolitan

In a typical Congee Hotpot, a pot filled with raw rice and broth forms the base of the meal. The pot is set on a heat source to simmer, while a wide array of ingredients are cooked inside it, similar to a traditional hotpot. The ingredients can vary widely based on personal preference, but typically include a mix of fresh seafood, meat, vegetables, and tofu.

As these ingredients cook in the pot, their flavors infuse into the simmering broth and rice, turning it into a thick, aromatic congee. The gradual transformation from broth to congee over the course of the meal is a major part of the dish's appeal.

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