Deep Well Cartilage Chicken

Deep Well Cartilage Chicken

　　Deep Well Cartilage Chicken was as famous as "Huangpu Eggs" before China's War of Resistance against Japan. The chicks used were common, raised by local residents by hanging small bamboo cages from the sterns of boats. Several chicks were kept in cages measuring about 2–3 feet in length, 1–1.5 feet in width, and 1 foot in height, fed with small fish and shrimp discarded during fishing, as well as leftover rice and bran. With little movement from a young age, their bones became softened, resulting in tender meat and soft bones. At that time, the waters around Cheung Chau and Deep Well had many moored ships and boats, along with a military presence. Many people came to Deep Well in Cheung Chau to try the famous "Huangpu Eggs" and Deep Well Cartilage Chicken. Hence, "Deep Well Cartilage Chicken" and "Huangpu Eggs" were equally renowned.