caau2 mai5 fan2炒米粉
Jyutpingcaau2 mai5 fan2
Yalecháau máih fán
Definition
Stir-fried rice vermicelli.
colloquialfooddim sum
How it's used
Refers specifically to thin, dry rice vermicelli stir-fried with ingredients like shredded pork, bean sprouts, and egg. It is a staple item in local tea restaurants and dim sum parlours. Unlike many other noodle dishes, it is prized for being dry and fragrant rather than served in a soup base.
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dip2碟dípExamples
I want to order a plate of fried rice noodles for breakfast.
The fried rice noodles at this tea restaurant taste better than those elsewhere.
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Common phrases
Singapore-style fried rice vermicelli
shredded pork fried rice vermicelli
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 炒河粉, which uses wide, flat rice noodles. While both are stir-fried rice noodle dishes, the texture and preparation methods differ significantly.
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