“Go Green” is a friendly choice for both the environment and health, and has become a dietary trend. However, for those who love to eat meat, vegetarian dishes that focus on fruits and vegetables may not be very appealing! But in recent years, with the rise of plant-based “meat,” there are more options available. The vegetarian meat brand Impossible Foods has recently launched Impossible plant-based pork in Hong Kong!
Impossible plant-based pork is more sustainable than animal-based minced pork, and it is gluten-free, nitrate-free, hormone-free, and antibiotic-free, while being rich in nutrients. It has a slightly salty and rich meaty flavor, without being overly strong or gamey, making it suitable for dishes that call for minced pork. In addition to modern and Western dishes, many Chinese restaurants have also incorporated dishes made with Impossible plant-based pork, allowing foodies to try something new. Here are 3 selected restaurants featuring various specialty vegetarian dishes!
1. YUE 悅
“YUE” specializes in handmade Cantonese cuisine and delicate dim sum, combining nostalgic and modern styles of dishes. This Cantonese restaurant has added new dishes using Impossible plant-based pork to its menu. A must-try is the “Vegetarian Fish Fragrant Eggplant,” where vegetarian pork is paired with tender eggplant soaked in sauce, making it flavorful without being greasy!
“The stir-fried string beans” have a crispy texture and taste great with rice, while the “spicy vegetarian lettuce wraps” are appetizing, with refreshing and tasty lettuce wrapping around spicy and flavorful plant-based minced pork, creating a rich layering of flavors.
In addition, there is also “Vegetarian Dan Dan Noodles,” rich in flavor and filled with the aroma of peanut sauce. For those who prefer vegetarian dishes with more texture, you can try the “Vegetarian Mock Meat,” with a realistic texture of vegetarian pork, combined with bell peppers and pineapple, bringing a sweet and sour appetizing taste, and full of wok hei!
Address: 1301 Food Court, Times Square, 1 Matheson Street, Causeway Bay
2. Dongbao Small Hall
Foodies who love to discover gourmet food at famous stalls are probably familiar with the East Treasure Restaurant in North Point! Known for its authentic dishes and seafood, East Treasure Restaurant has recently introduced new vegetarian dishes, such as the “Impossible Mapo Tofu,” which is a must-try. The tender tofu paired with vegetarian pork, along with bean paste, chili, and other ingredients, is full of spicy and fragrant flavors, very appetizing.
There is also an innovative “Impossible™ Tomato Meatball Pig Intestine Noodles”, the name already suggests a fusion of Chinese and Western cuisine! Using vegetarian pork to create a meatball with a rich and elastic texture, paired with pig intestines noodles and a tangy and rich tomato sauce, it not only whets the appetite but also brings different layers!
Address: 2/F, Chevalier City, 99 Chevalier Road, North Point
3. Dim sum bar
Friends who love snacks, why not try some of the new vegetarian dishes at “Dim Sum Bar”! The “Vegetarian Lion’s Head Stew” made with Impossible plant-based pork is cooked in soup, with a soft and juicy texture, bringing a mouthful of fragrance!
Sichuan-style Ants Climbing a Tree also offers a vegetarian version, and this “Vegetarian Ants Climbing a Tree” uses Impossible plant-based ground pork with vermicelli, along with chili and scallions, creating a chewy texture and a fresh and delicious taste that is mouth-watering!
“Steamed Eggplant with Plant-Based Minced Pork” is a dish that combines steamed eggplant with plant-based minced pork, creating a fragrant and non-greasy flavor. Additionally, there are “Pan-Fried Vegetable and Plant-Based Meat Buns” and “Fresh Bamboo Shoots with Crispy Plant-Based Meat Rolls,” which taste just as good as real pork and are definitely worth a try!
Address: Shop G103, Ground Floor, Gateway Arcade, Harbour City, 3-27 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui / Shop G01A, Ground Floor, Phase 1, Rosedale Plaza, 8 Yang Shue Tau Road, Tsuen Wan
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