Macau or Macao is located on the south coast of China. Despite its small size, the region has been attracting a big number of tourists who are eager to try their luck in towering casinos or shop in its malls along Cortal Strip — now called the “Las Vegas of Asia.” The region used to be a Portuguese territory and the cultural mix is highly evident in its cuisine. People that visit to play and shop here love the dishes served in the restaurants as well as the local street food that you can find in every street corner. To help you enjoy the food scene during your visit, read on for the list of the 10 best street food you must try in Macau.
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1. Dai Gwan pork buns
The Dai Gwan pork bun is one of the highly-popular street food in Macau. The bun is flaky and still hot from the oven when served. It is stuffed with pork in black pepper and spring onions. It is flavorful — after all, it is served with the spicy tang of pepper and the mouthwatering scent of spring onions. This street food is filling and delicious. You can buy this from bakeries and food stalls that line the streets of Macau.
2. Dim sum (bite-sized rolls and dumplings)
Dim sum is composed of bite-sized rolls and dumplings that are placed in a basket and steamed. Main ingredients include pork, shrimp, and ground meat cooked with scallions, carrots, garlic, and chili pepper. The ingredients are mixed and wrapped in a transparent starch. They are then steamed in a basket and served hot. Dim sum is eaten as a snack and enjoyed with a hot tea.
3. Cheesy fish balls
People exploring Macau loves these balls made from deep-fried fish flakes. The fish fillet is boiled, then mixed with flour, onions, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, sugar, spring onions, and grated cheese. Once everything is mixed and has the consistency of a paste, hawkers get a spoonful of the paste then roll it. Then, they heat the pan and pour enough cooking oil. They drop the balls one by one until they turn golden. The balls are then skewered or placed inside paper bags for a nice snack which you can enjoy while strolling here in Macau.
4. Portuguese egg tart
Portuguese egg tart is a delicious dessert that originated as a Portuguese delicacy. To make this delicacy, use egg yolks, sugar, milk, cream, sugar, and vanilla in a bowl. Beat the mixture until it is foamy. Roll dough into balls. Put one dough ball in a muffin cup, press, and add egg yolk mixture until it is about 1.5 inches thick. Bake the egg tarts until they turn golden brown. Enjoy them for a dessert or as a delicious snack.
5. Almond cookies
Almond cookies are one of the popular street foods in Macau. They are sold in many bakeries and food stalls, attracting passers-by because of its mouthwatering aroma. This delicacy is made of mungbean flour, almond meal, sugar, non-fat dry milk, sweet potato starch, corn starch, melted coconut oil, and salt. All the ingredients are mixed and rubbed until they resemble breadcrumbs. The mixture is poured into cookie moulds and baked for 30 minutes. These cookies are sold by boxes or by packs. Explore Macau while nibbling on these delicious cookies.
6. Serradura (Macau pudding)
Serradura or Macau pudding is a delicious dessert with Portuguese origins. It is a mixture of condensed milk, vanilla extract, whipped cream, and crumbled Marie biscuits. The crumbled Marie biscuits look like sawdust or “serradura” in Portuguese; hence, the name. The pudding is usually served in several layers inside clear glass. Almost all restaurants serve this dessert but, you can also buy a serving from the food stalls along the streets of Macau.
7. Pork chop bun
The pork chop bun is a favorite street food in Macau. In the past, it is made of a simple bun filled with seasoned bite-sized pork. Today, the bun is filled with a juicy pork chop that tastes heavenly. The pork inside is tender and yummy. With this filling snack that can be bought on the streets of Macau, you will surely never go hungry despite the long walks as you explore the place.
8. Meat jerky
People visiting Macau never forget to bring home the taste of the region, the meat jerky. These are thin slices of lean meat that is dehydrated or dried. The meat could be beef or pork. You can see and smell meat jerky being barbecued along the street. They are also placed on skewers. People can be seen nibbling barbecued meat jerky as they wander around Macau. Bring home fresh or dried meat jerky and share this wonderful delight to family and friends.
9. Bubble waffle
Bubble waffle is similar to the traditional waffle because both are cooked in hot iron. The difference is that the bubble waffle is made from a batter that has plenty of eggs. Other ingredients include flour, sugar, evaporated milk, and flavoring. Popular flavors include coconut, strawberry, or chocolates. They are cooked in griddles that have connected spherical-shaped containers. The batter is poured into the spherical containers and once cooked, the waffles resemble an egg.
10. Street lobster
For seafood lovers, the street lobster is a great treat. You can watch the lobsters turning red as they are cooked barbecue-style. Enjoy the succulent and delicious lobster meat seasoned with spices for more flavor. Restaurants in Macau are also known for their lobster dishes. However, if you are looking for a sumptuous snack without denting your pocket, the street lobster sold on the streets are just as great.
Enjoy the best street food you must try in Macau
Visitors to Macau love roaming the streets looking for delicious and affordable snacks. Most of them originated from Portugal since this region used to be a colonial territory. You can see in every street corner food stalls and barbecue stands that offer the best street food you must try in Macau. You can also bring home some and share the taste of Macau to your family and friends.
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