ciu4 zau1 fan2 gwo2潮州粉果
Jyutpingciu4 zau1 fan2 gwo2
Yalechìuh jāu fán gwó
Definition
Chaozhou-style steamed dumpling, a popular dim sum containing peanuts, garlic chives, pork, and dried shrimp wrapped in a translucent skin.
colloquialdim sumfood
How it's used
These dumplings are distinct for their translucent, chewy skin made from wheat and tapioca starch, which contrasts with the opaque, pleated wrappers of standard har gow. The filling typically features a savory mix of peanuts, preserved radish, minced pork, and cilantro, creating a unique texture that is both crunchy and soft. It is a staple item in traditional teahouses and is often served with a side of chili oil.
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lung2籠lúngExamples
You must order a basket of Chiu-Chow dumplings when having dim sum.
The Chiu-Chow dumplings here have thin skins and delicious fillings.
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Common phrases
a basket of Chiu-Chow dumplings
Common mistake
Do not confuse these with standard har gow or siu mai, as the specific ingredients like peanuts and preserved radish are essential to the flavor profile of this regional specialty.
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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.
