Things you need to know about Hong Kong egg tarts

Egg tarts are hugely popular among Hongkongers and are one of the items on the city’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list – making them among its quintessential food items.Much like Macau’s Portuguese tarts, Hong Kong’s version was influenced by Europe, where trade and colonialism played a considerable part in inducing European culture into Asia. Eventually, it evolved into something distinctive that the city can now call its own.Find out more: https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/2177757/hong-kong-egg-tarts-are-not-vegetarian-and-heres-why