baak6 juk6白肉
Jyutpingbaak6 juk6
Yalebaahk yuhk
Definition
White meat, such as poultry and seafood, or boiled pork.
- white meat, usually referring to poultry, fish, and other seafood
- pork cooked in boiling water
colloquialfoodhealth
How it's used
Refers broadly to poultry and seafood in a nutritional context, but specifically identifies a classic dish when mentioned in a culinary setting. The term distinguishes itself from red meat, which is typically associated with beef or lamb. When referring to the dish, it almost exclusively implies pork belly that has been boiled and sliced thin.
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dip2碟dípExamples
The doctor says eating more white meat is better for your health.
Shall we go eat boiled pork with garlic sauce tonight?
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Common phrases
boiled pork with garlic sauce
Common mistake
Do not confuse the nutritional category of white meat with the specific dish 蒜泥白肉, as the context determines whether you are talking about health or dinner.
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