baat3 bou2 faan6八寶飯八宝饭
Jyutpingbaat3 bou2 faan6
Yalebaat bóu faahn
Definition
Eight-treasure rice; a traditional sweet steamed glutinous rice dish containing eight kinds of ingredients.
colloquialfoodfestival
How it's used
Often associated with festive celebrations, this dish is a staple during Lunar New Year gatherings. It is prized for its sweet, sticky texture and the variety of dried fruits and nuts embedded within the rice. While it originated in Shanghai, it has become a common dessert served in many traditional Cantonese households during special occasions.
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wun2碗wúnExamples
We always make eight-treasure rice at home during the Lunar New Year.
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