baak6 tong4 gou1白糖糕
Jyutpingbaak6 tong4 gou1
Yalebaahk tòhng gōu
Definition
White sugar sponge cake; a traditional steamed Cantonese snack made from rice flour, sugar, and yeast.
colloquialfooddim sum
How it's used
This traditional snack is characterized by its distinct honeycomb structure and a slightly fermented, tangy flavor. It is often served cold or at room temperature and is a staple in traditional dim sum restaurants. Unlike many other sweet cakes, it is not overly sugary, making it a popular choice for those who prefer a lighter dessert.
Measure word
gau6嚿gauhExamples
The white sugar cake from this shop is very famous.
Related words
Common phrases
steamed white sugar cake
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse it with other steamed rice cakes like 缽仔糕, but the texture of 白糖糕 is much spongier and lighter due to the fermentation process.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
