Tung Chung Residents Discover Eggs, Legumes, Soy Beyond Meat

Tung Chung households bought 18 percent more packaged tofu and dried beans in the first half of 2026 than in the same period last year, according to sales records from two major outlets near the MTR station.

The increase comes as residents look for reliable protein that fits both active lifestyles and weekly budgets without relying on fresh cuts of meat. Wellness programmes in the district have highlighted the role of plant and alternative proteins in supporting recovery after training sessions at the nearby sports ground.

Options at Fu Tung Street and Yat Tung Estate

Shoppers at the wet market inside Fu Tung Plaza on Fu Tung Street can pick up fresh tofu for HK$12 a block and ready-to-cook tempeh from a stall that opened in March. A short bus ride away, the supermarket at Yat Tung Estate stocks red lentils at HK$8 for 500 grams and canned chickpeas priced at HK$6.50. Both locations run a loyalty card that gives a 5 percent discount on plant-protein items every Tuesday.

The Tung Chung Active Living Programme, run from the community hall on Tung Chung Road, added a monthly cooking session focused on these ingredients in May. Participants prepare lentil stews and egg-based dishes using produce bought the same morning at the market.

Portion guidance and next steps

A 2025 survey by the Hong Kong Centre for Health Protection found adults in the New Territories average 68 grams of protein daily, with plant sources making up 29 percent of that total. Local dietitians recommend combining two eggs with 100 grams of cooked lentils for a 25-gram serving that costs under HK$15.

Residents can join the next session of the Active Living Programme on 15 July at the Tung Chung Road hall, where instructors will demonstrate quick recipes using items from Fu Tung Street stalls. Registration opens at the front desk each weekday morning.