Budget Traveller Diaries: Hong Kong

Hong Kong is one of the most crowded countries in the world, and it is very international. We could find any ethnic food we liked.

In order to save money we stayed at a hostel. The room was very tiny. My husband and I couldn’t both stand up at the time, the beds were very narrow, everything in the room was white. The room looked exactly like an x-ray room.

One of the most beautiful places in Hong Kong is Ocean Park. It’s a theme park with a zoo and an aquarium. I highly recommend visiting the park. 

Red panda is the cutest animal ever.

 I've never seen anything like this before.

Our trip to Hong Kong was short - just 3 days long - but we had a lot of fun.

Around Korea part 5- Ulsan

Ulsan is pretty much looks like Busan, I liked Ulsan a lot, it’s big, beautiful, have nice beaches and quieter than Busan.

This was one of the most interesting sings in Ulsan, I took this photo and I thought to share, I’ve heard that this bar is for Koreans only. Foreigners aren’t allowed. 

Grilled Chicken with Vegetables

The recipe is so easy to prepare but the cooking time is about 90 minutes to 2 hours using an electric grill. The cooking time will be less if you use a gas oven. It’s very delicious and worth the time.

 Serves 2

Ingredients:

1- three chicken breasts

2- one onion

3- one lemon juice

4-one tablespoon of vinegar

Spices, to taste

5- salt

6- black pepper

7- chili powder

8- cinnamon

9- one potato

10- one carrot

11- mushrooms

Preparations:

1- use a deep bowl.

2- slice the onion.

3- cut the chicken in half.

4- mix the onion with chicken and spices.

5- leave in fridge for 6 hours at least. I leave it overnight.

6- slice the potato, carrot and the mushrooms.

7- wrap the chicken, onion, potato, carrot and mushrooms with foil.

8- place it on the top of the electric grill.

And leave it to cook, and check it every 30 minutes until it’s done.

Be Al-Hana We Al-Shifa

Around Korea part 4-Funny signs in Deacheon Beach

We had a great time in Deacheon beach, beautiful views, gentle breezes and the smell of the ocean.

Along by the shore there were a lot of funny signs, here is some of them.

Not sure why hanna will make you a bad ass.

That restaurant had a great food, maybe the best there. However, they should check the spelling in the menu.

There was another sign in front of seafood restaurant “anything but a mermaid”. Unfortunately couldn’t get the photo. 

Grilled Fish

Fish is one of my favorite dishes. It’s healthy and delicious. Today I’ll share my special recipe, and it’s a15-20 minute meal.

Serves 2 people:

Ingredients:

1- One mackerel fish.

2- One lemon.

3- Fresh parsley.

4- One tablespoon of smashed garlic.

5- Two teaspoon of cumin powder.

6- One teaspoon of salt.

7- One teaspoon of chili powder.

Preparations:

1- Bring a deep bowl and mix the garlic with spices.

2- Wash the fish and cut it into two halves.

3- Then rub the fish with the spices and keep it in fridge for an hour.

4- Slice a lemon.

5- Wrap the fish, lemon and the parsley with foil.

6- Place it on the top of the electric grill.

 And you will smell the delicious smell of the fish and after 15 minutes it’s done.

 

Grilled Green Apple

A recipe for good health, takes 10 minutes only, and it could be a light dinner, snack or a side dish.

All what you have to do is:

1- Slice the apple.

2- Wrap it with foil.

3- Place it on the top of electric grill.

4- Leave it for 10 minutes.

And Be Al-hana We Alshafa

 Be careful you might get addicted to the delicious grilled apple.

Mahshy Kossa- Stuffed Zucchinis

In Egypt we have many kinds of mahshy, today I want to share mahshy kossa recipe with you. Stuffed zucchini is one of the many Egyptian zucchini dishes and mahshy is the best way to eat it. It’s delicious and healthy.

Serves one person.

Ingredients:

1- Four medium-size zucchini

2- One cup of rice

3- Tomato juice or two spoons of tomato paste

4- One onion

5- Fresh parsley

6- Teaspoon of cinnamon

7- Two teaspoons of salt

8- Two teaspoons of black pepper

9- Oil

10- Chicken soup (optional)

Preparations:

1- Remove the hearts of the zucchinis using a coring knife and wash from inside.

2- Chop the onion to small pieces, grease the pot and fry the onion until it gets golden, then add the tomato juice on medium heat.

3- Add the parsley. Leave it on the fire until the tomato gets thicker, then turn the burner off.

4- Add the rice, salt, black pepper, and cinnamon. Mix it very well.

5- put some black pepper inside the zucchinis.

6- Then stuff the zucchinis with rice.

7- Grease the deep pot and put the zucchinis in it.

8- Use another pot to boil water or chicken soup and add a teaspoon of salt and black pepper. Once the water boils, add it to the zucchinis in the other pot. Cover the zucchinis halfway with water.

9- Turn the burner on medium heat and the mahshy will absorb the water and the color of the zucchinis will change. Reduce the heat and taste one.