Sip, savor, and slow down: A food lover’s guide to Guangdong yum cha
If you want to understand southern China, start at the table — and arrive early.
Zhusheng Noodles
Zhusheng Noodles, or literally "bamboo pole" noodles, are a traditional food in South China's Guangdong province. The special Lingnan delicacy is made with a bamboo pole, which is where it gets the name Zhusheng Noodles.
Niusanxing (Beef Offal)
Niusanxing is a traditional Guangzhou snack made with beef offal such as liver, kidney and tripe
Cantonese Liangfen
Liangfen is a Chinese dish consisting of starch jelly that is usually served cold, with a savory sauce, often in the summer. It is usually made from bean or potato starch.
Water Chestnut Cake
Water chestnut cake is a traditional Cantonese dim sum dish made during the Chinese New Year. On festive occasions, people will prepare the delicacy hoping it will attract good fortune.
Liangcha
The smoldering humid heat (known as "sauna weather") during summer in the southern regions of China reminds us why liangcha (cooling herbal tea) remains an important part of summer life in Guangzhou.
Double-Layered Milk Pudding
As a dairy product, it is nutritional and low in fat. A spoonful of this creamy pudding leaves a lingering, pleasant taste in the mouth.
Sliced suckling pig
This dish features a suckling pig prepared with a bright red, oily textured skin and tender meat.
Yum Cha
Yum cha, or "going out for dim sum", is a term in Cantonese which literally means "drinking tea".
