caa1 siu1 sou1叉燒酥叉烧酥
Jyutpingcaa1 siu1 sou1
Yalechā sīu sōu
Definition
Baked barbecue pork pastry, a popular type of dim sum with a flaky crust and savory sweet pork filling.
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How it's used
These pastries are a staple of traditional dim sum menus, prized for their buttery, multi-layered crust that contrasts with the savory filling. Unlike steamed buns, they are baked until golden, making them a heavier and more indulgent choice. They are best enjoyed fresh from the oven when the pastry is at its most delicate.
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The barbecue pork pastries here are made very flaky and crispy.
Have you ordered the barbecue pork pastries for dim sum yet?
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Common phrases
to order barbecue pork pastries
fresh barbecue pork pastries
Common mistake
Do not confuse these with 叉燒包, which are steamed buns with a soft, bread-like exterior. Using the wrong term will lead to getting a completely different texture and cooking style.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
