Whilst my son, Kimbo, was in Singapore on business recently, I asked him to bring back some of these strange little vacuum-packed meaty strips that you see below.
He had brought some back the last time he was there, and I loved them.
They are known as 'Bakkwa', and are slightly sweet meaty strips of pork. They also go by the name of MINI EZ. In the photo above, the one on the right is actually out of its packet, and shows how they look when eaten.
I suppose the nearest equivalent must be a sweet version of Biltong, but really the comparison is nowhere near. It is also known as Chinese Pork Jerky, which probably gives a better idea of its flavour.
Bakkwa is nothing like anything we know of in the UK, and a big pack from Kimbo was extremely welcome.
He never lets me down!
Sounds delicious. You're lucky having Kimbo to bring you some now and again.
ReplyDeleteHe's been well trained. He knows my taste!
DeleteNow you are talking. I love those as well. I used to have a contract that took me to Beijing every few months. I would always bring food stuffs home. Hit and miss as I had no idea what I was buying. Those were definitely on the hit side of the column.
ReplyDeleteThey are delicious, I've had the Beef ones as well.
DeleteLooks interesting.
ReplyDeleteHe's a good lad your Kimbo.
He's a 'keeper'.
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