Siu mei (Chinese: 燒味; Cantonese Yale: sīuméi) is the generic Cantonese name of meats roasted on spits over an open fire or a large wood-burning rotisserie oven. It creates a unique, deep barbecue flavor and the roast is usually coated with a flavorful sauce (a different sauce is used for each variety of meat) before roasting.

In Guangzhou, siu mai (燒賣) and har gow (蝦餃), along with char siu bao (叉燒包), and egg tarts (蛋撻), are considered the classic dishes of Cantonese dim sum cuisine. They are collectively referred to as the "Four Heavenly Kings" of the cuisine.

Siu mei refers to a style of Chinese cuisine that is primarily characterized by roasting meat on spits over an open fire or in a rotisserie oven. Originating from Guangdong province in southern China, this culinary tradition is particularly prevalent in Hong Kong.

Aug 20, 2021 · Whether served in a white styrofoam “rice box” (飯盒; faan6 hap6) or well-plated with complete complimentary condiments, we Hongkongers love our Cantonese barbecue (燒味; siu1 mei6).

Sep 6, 2016 · Hong Kong-style roasted meat — locally known as siu mei (燒味) — is a must-try for visitors to the city. The succulent, flavorful meats can be found in streetside shops all over the city as well as in upscale Chinese restaurants.

Oct 15, 2020 · Siu mai or shumai (燒賣) is a classic Cantonese dim sum cuisine like steamed custard buns, cheung fun, lo mai gai, lo bak go, claypot rice, taro buns, gai lan and congee. When we go to yum cha literally translated as drink tea at a Chinese restaurant for breakfast or lunch, this siu mai or shumai is a must-have item on our table.

May 16, 2024 · Siu mei refers to a dish that involves roasting meat over an open fire on a spit. There are many different types of siu mei, depending on the meat being cooked, which may include pork, duck, goose, or chicken. Each meat is marinated in a different flavorful sauce containing spices and soy sauce.

Nov 1, 2023 · This siu mai recipe, made with pork and shrimp, can stand up to any siu mai from a Chinese dim sum restaurant! They’ll transport you to those big dim sum halls of old, filled with push carts, the smell of warm aromatic steam, and the din of dozens of families enjoying a weekend brunch together.

May 10, 2020 · Cantonese roasts known as siu mei 燒味 in Cantonese (together with dim sum) is synonymous with Cantonese cuisine. As Cantonese roasts are found everywhere around the globe, it is the face of not only Cantonese but also Chinese cuisine to many in the world.

Siu Mei, the ultimate food in Southern China. Siu Mei simply describes meat which is roasted on a spit or a special rotisserie oven, and you’ll see ovens jam-packed with whole ducks and whole chickens around every street corner if you’re looking for food in Southern China.