There are lots of different delicious delicacies in China. Poon Choi is one of them and it is very popular among Hong Kong people. It is a traditional dish originated in Hong Kong Walled Village.
Poon Choi was originated from the villagers in Walled Village in Hong Kong in Song dynasty. At that time, Wen Tianxiang and the soldiers escaped to a place near the territory. When they reached the village, they felt very hungry. They asked for food from the people living there. Trying to display their hospitality and showing their respect for the warriors, the villagers cooked a lot of food including pork, carrots, fish and shrimps. As they did not have enough bowls, they used a tub to hold the food. So the first fulfilling Poon Choi was made.
Nowadays, Poon Choi is still very famous. It is usually served during festivals and anniversaries. However, the ingredients of it are different from those in the past. They become luxurious because some expensive food such as abalones and shark fin are used for cooking Poon Choi. Also, metallic pots are used instead of wooden tubs to hold the food. Although Poon Choi has changed a lot, it remains popular with people. People always gather around the giant pot of Poon Choi in some important eventstoenjoya delicious meal together. Moreover, people can eat Poon Choi everywhere now since many restaurants provide this delicacy. They do not need to go to the Walled Village to enjoy this delicacy.
Why is Poon Choi so delicious and popular? The ingredients of Poon Choi are put in layers. The most expensive and dry ingredients are usually put at the top. The juicy pork is put in the middle and the carrots or other vegetables are usually put at the bottom of the tub. This makes the Poon Choi have a good look. It helps to keep the taste good too. When the delicious sauce is sprinkled on the food, it can flow to the bottom without being absorbed by the food above. So when people eat Poon Choi, they can try the best taste of all the ingredients.
Poon Choi is a traditional Chinese delicacy. It is worth having Poon Choi when you visit Hong Kong, especially during festivals. You must enjoy having this amazing delicacy.