baau1 jyu4 gu1鮑魚菇鲍鱼菇
Jyutpingbaau1 jyu4 gu1
Yalebāau yùh gū
Definition
Abalone mushroom or oyster mushroom; an edible fungus native to East Asia and Africa.
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How it's used
While the name contains the word for abalone, it refers to the mushroom's texture and shape rather than any biological relation to the mollusk. It is a staple in local stir-fries and hotpot because it holds its shape well even when cooked at high temperatures. You will often see it sold in plastic-wrapped foam trays at wet markets and supermarkets.
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hap6盒haphExamples
I bought a few boxes of oyster mushrooms for hotpot tonight.
Do you prefer eating oyster mushrooms or shiitake mushrooms?
Related words
Common phrases
stir-fried oyster mushrooms
sliced oyster mushrooms
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