baak6 sin5白鱔白鳝
Jyutpingbaak6 sin5
Yalebaahk síhn
Definition
Japanese eel; a type of freshwater eel.
colloquialfood
How it's used
白鱔 specifically refers to the white-spotted conger eel, which is highly prized in Cantonese cuisine for its firm texture. Unlike other types of eel, it is almost exclusively associated with steaming, often served with fermented black beans or dried tangerine peel. It is considered a premium ingredient compared to common freshwater eels.
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tiu4條tìuhExamples
Shall we steam an eel for dinner tonight?
The eels here are very fresh, and the meat is quite firm and crisp.
Related words
Common phrases
steamed eel with black bean sauce
steamed eel with dried tangerine peel
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 鰻魚, which is a more generic term often used for Japanese-style grilled eel. Using 白鱔 for a dish like unagi don would sound incorrect to a local speaker.
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