ci4 gu1慈菇
Jyutpingci4 gu1
Yalechìh gū
Definition
Arrowhead; an edible aquatic tuber.
colloquialfoodfestival
How it's used
Associated almost exclusively with Lunar New Year festivities, this root vegetable is considered an auspicious food because its name sounds like the word for benevolence or kindness. It is traditionally braised with pork belly or mushrooms to create a rich, savory dish that absorbs the flavors of the meat.
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We always cook arrowhead at home during the Lunar New Year.
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