bang1 saa1崩沙
Jyutpingbang1 saa1
Yalebāng sā
Definition
Butterfly-shaped fried cookie or pastry made of wheat flour.
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How it's used
This traditional snack is named after its distinct shape which resembles a butterfly with its wings spread. It is a classic item often found in old style bakeries or traditional snack shops in Hong Kong. The texture is characteristically hard and crunchy, distinguishing it from softer pastries.
Measure word
baau1包bāuExamples
How many bags of butterfly cookies did you buy to take home?
Related words
Common phrases
crispy butterfly cookies
traditional butterfly cookies
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