The briny fermented aroma of the shrimp paste usually hovers all over the fishing village and you may wonder what it tastes like! Cheung Choi Kee (張財記) caters to this curiosity by offering their renowned street snack, Husband Roll (蝦豬餅), using their own produced shrimp paste. Visitors are attracted not just by its distinctive savoury flavour but by the owner’s persistence in making the condiment in its most original way – using a stone mill to ground the paste to ensure a smooth texture.  

The Husband Roll, being coined from the sounds of its Cantonese name that literally refers to “shrimp, pork and roll”, captures the attention of curious souls. Wrapped in Indian roti and stuffed with lettuce and minced pork infused with shrimp paste flavours, it is a fusion snack that has a few of everyone’s favourites. The freshly fried roti is crispy and fluffy, while the crisp lettuce helps balance the saltiness of the richly seasoned meat. There are some downsides though. As the fillings are not wrapped fully, you can be a messy eater trying to have everything in one bite.  Plus, the portion is relatively small at its given price ($28). 

If shrimp paste isn't to your taste, you are more than welcome to hop in the store for some souvenirs, that include dried shrimp, dried fish powder, and deep-fried fish maw. They are all great ingredients make excellent additions to enhance the flavors of your soups or dishes!