(Camera: Sony a55)Stir-fry chestnuts and baked sweet potatoes are two of the most loved old-style delicacies among the locals. Nowadays the sight of hawkers selling these choice foods is few and far between, let alone one who sell both. But look, here is one in Wai Chai near Li Chit Street (dubbed "Toys Street" for the numerous toys shops flanking the open market).
The gigantic wok and stirrer is iconic of a stir-fry-chestnut hawker. The wok is filled with dark grit, and sugar which prevents bursting of chestnut shells. A variant to do this cate is by roasting in the unmistakable metal roller. But the chestnuts will not be as crispy or sweet-smelling.
Now the surprise! Their well thought-out cart is actually designed as a mobile oven! It has a rarely seen drawer in which the raw sweet potatoes go. The baking starts when the drawer-tray is closed. Sure enough, this creative design is new.
When you have a chance in town, visit this couple in Wai Chai and try the steaming hot chestnuts and sweet potatoes combo -- the real delicacies in this freezing weather.
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