Food and Drinks

Wok stars of Hong Kong: understanding ‘wok hei’, the breath of the wok

Wok hei is what differentiates an ordinary stir-fried dish from a perfect one.  Hosts Charmaine Mok and Sam Evans speak with Post reporter Lisa Cam to discuss the art and science behind wok hei, and why it has become so beloved among Cantonese food fans. Hear from the cookbook author who first translated wok hei into English, and a Hong Kong chef who is breaking barriers by wielding the wok.

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7Hc92oLUq3aPLdKrrLUnxp?si=1f36ff41d78d457b

Listen on iTunes: https://apple.co/3XyrvDg

June 30, 2023