If you have never heard of Hakka cuisine, you’re in for a treat. The Hakka are a cultural people living in South China, Taiwan, Indonesia, and a few other Asian countries. They speak Mandarin Chinese, but with a distinct dialect all their own. Their cuisine is heavily influenced by all of the Asian countries in which the Hakka people have lived and are living. Ergo, their food is unique in that it contains multiple ingredients, spices, and flavors that don’t really exist together in many other Asian dishes. In Canada, you can experience a Hakka restaurant in Milton, where one restaurant features some Hakka dishes on its menu. If you get a chance to dine at the Hakka restaurant in Milton, here’s what to expect.
Spicy and Often Fried
Hakka cuisine often involves a lot of fried food. It’s almost considered the “comfort food” of Asian cuisine because of the fried noodles, fried chicken dishes, fried rice, and fried beef strips. It also has a lot of spicy hot burn to it. You can ask for it to be as hot as you want it, or as mild as you like. Green onions, garlic, ginger, and few other spices may also be used. If you like dry jerk chicken of Jamaican fame, you can order your Hakka dishes “dry” too.
Mostly Main Courses
While soup and rice exist, they are not considered appetizers. They are eaten as side dishes in Hakka cuisine. It’s mostly the main courses. If you want to try Hakka tonight, order from Cafe Zauq Takeout & Catering .
