Egg Waffle

Egg Waffle (Simplified Chinese: 鸡蛋仔; Traditional Chinese: 雞蛋仔; Pinyin: Jīdàn zǎi; Cantonese: gai daan jai) is a Hong Kong street waffle cooked in a mould that forms a grid of eggy spheres—crisp outside and soft inside when fresh.

Characteristics

Fragrance is eggy and lightly sweet; best eaten hot from the stall. Modern shops add flavors or ice-cream fillings, but classic versions are plain.

Ingredients (overview)

Egg, flour, sugar, milk or water, leavening, oil in a specialized waffle iron. Exact batter formulas vary by vendor.

History and culture

A signature of Hong Kong Food street snacking and casual Chinese Snack culture, often sold near schools and MTR exits.

Serving and variations

Hand-held snack. See Hong Kong Food, Pineapple Bun, and Egg Tart.

See also

• Hong Kong Food
• Chinese Snack
• Pineapple Bun
• Egg Tart
• List of dishes (A-Z)