$40 Feast Through a Chinese Coastal Market: Lobster, Foie Gras Toast, Shrimp Cakes & More Delicacies

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Join me in this episode as we explore Beihai’s tropical coastal morning market, located at the southern edge of mainland China. Experience the vibrant atmosphere and unique flavors of this seaside destination, where tropical fruits, street food, and fresh seafood come together in one unforgettable journey. 🌴🦞🍜 We begin at the local seafood market, where I choose live grouper and lobster, which are then prepared the traditional Cantonese way — gently steamed to preserve their delicate, natural flavor. Next, we stroll through a vibrant street food market, tasting crispy seaweed shrimp fritters, fried shrimp and crab, and the refreshing Summer Fruit Cooler, a local shaved ice dessert perfect for the summer heat. Warm up with a bowl of pork trotter noodle soup, and don’t miss local sweets like steamed rice pudding, durian cheese pancake, foie gras toast, and purple sweet potato pastries with salted egg yolk. Other treats include quail egg shrimp balls, vegetable rice rolls, salted coffee, and the popular raw coconut latte. If you love Chinese street food, seafood dishes, and exploring local market culture, this tropical market adventure is not to be missed! 00:00 Video Preview 01:38 Arriving at the Seafood Market 02:11 King Crab, Lobster, Sea Snails & Fish 05:45 Steaming Grouper and Lobster 08:46 Tasting Grouper and Lobster 10:48 Assorted Rice Rolls with Fillings 13:43 Seaweed Shrimp Cake, Fried Crab & Summer Cooler 18:56 Pork Trotter Vegetable Noodle Soup 22:11 Foie Gras Toast 26:38 Veggie & Shrimp Rice Rolls 28:37 Salt Coffee & Coconut Latte 31:25 Cheesy Durian Flatbread