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PULLING MUSSELS FROM THE SHELL

Deliciously sweet and nutty, mussels are also one of the most sustainable types of shellfish you can buy. Try these three classic recipes PHOTOS COURTESY OF Adobe Stock CREAM OF MUSSEL SOUP Serves 4 •750g mussels, washed and debearded •4tbsp dry white wine•50g butter•225g celeriac, peeled and chopped •120g leek, sliced•1 garlic clove, chopped •750ml fish stock•3 saffron strands •175g tomatoes, chopped •4tbsp crème fraiche Cook the mussels in 2 tablespoons of wine over a… Read More »PULLING MUSSELS FROM THE SHELL

SHUI HAU MUDFLATS

Reporting & Photos by Rachel Sadler Situated in the far southwest of Lantau, Shui Hau is a unique area comprising numerous coastal habitats, including intertidal sand and mudflats, marshes, mangroves and rocky shores. The mudflats are among the best coastal wetlands in Hong Kong, and Shui Hau is a designated marine reserve. The ecosystem in the mudflats is diverse with more than 180 species recorded. While beachcombing, you can expect to find giant Asiatic clams,… Read More »SHUI HAU MUDFLATS

SILVER VILLAGE, MUI WO

Reporting by Ray Au, Photos by Duey Tam & Debby Meyers You’ll have heard, however vaguely, that Mui Wo was a centre for silver production in the late 19th century hence the name of its glorious bay, waterfall and ‘cave.’ In the late 1880s, at the height of the silver rush, people flocked to Mui Wo to work the mine, and the surrounding area was developed into a village called Pak Ngan Heung, literally translated… Read More »SILVER VILLAGE, MUI WO