Swiss Wing

Swiss Wing (Simplified Chinese: 瑞士鸡翼; Traditional Chinese: 瑞士雞翼; Pinyin: Ruìshì jīyì) is a Hong Kong cha chaan teng classic of chicken wings braised or simmered in a sweet-savory soy sauce until glossy and tender. Despite the English word "Swiss," the dish is local Hong Kong café food and is not a recipe from Switzerland. It pairs culturally with other tea-restaurant icons such as Hong Kong French Toast.

Characteristics

Wings are mahogany-brown and sticky-sweet from soy and sugar; meat pulls easily from bone. Usually a plate of several wings as a main or shareable snack, not buffalo-style fried wings with chili hot sauce.

Ingredients (overview)

Chicken wings, soy sauce, sugar or rock sugar, ginger, garlic, optional spice, water or stock. Some shops add a cola or maltose note for shine.

History and culture

Hong Kong tea-restaurant (茶餐厅) repertoire on Hong Kong Food; English menu name "Swiss wing" is a local curiosity. Often ordered with milk tea and toast items such as Hong Kong French Toast.

Serving and variations

Café main or snack. See Hong Kong Food and Hong Kong French Toast.

See also

• Hong Kong Food
• Hong Kong French Toast
• Char Siu
• White Cut Chicken
• Cart Noodles
• List of dishes (A-Z)