Siu Mei

Siu Mei (Simplified Chinese: 烧味; Traditional Chinese: 燒味; Pinyin: Shāo wèi; Cantonese: siu mei) is the Cantonese family of roasted and barbecued meats displayed in restaurant windows—most famously Char Siu, Roast Goose, roast duck, and crispy pork.

Characteristics

Shared traits include hanging roasts, shiny lacquered surfaces, and chopping to order over rice or noodles. Each meat has its own marinade and cook method within the same shop craft.

Ingredients (overview)

Varies by item: pork strips for char siu, whole geese or ducks, sugar/maltose glazes, five-spice, soy, and fermented bean ingredients. See child articles for specifics.

History and culture

Siu mei shops are a visual and culinary signature of Hong Kong Food and Guangdong Food. Overseas Chinatowns often center roast-meat windows as community landmarks.

Serving and variations

Meat over rice, noodles, or as combination platters. Primary child pages: Char Siu, Roast Goose; related bun use in Char Siu Bao.

See also

• Char Siu
• Roast Goose
• Char Siu Bao
• Hong Kong Food
• Guangdong Food
• List of dishes (A-Z)