ciu4 zau1 zuk1潮州粥
Jyutpingciu4 zau1 zuk1
Yalechìuh jāu jūk
Definition
Teochew porridge, where the rice grains are cooked just until tender but still slightly chewy.
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How it's used
Unlike the smooth, thick consistency of Cantonese congee where the rice grains have broken down, this style features distinct, individual grains of rice in a clear broth. It is often served with side dishes like salted egg, pickled vegetables, or braised meat. The texture is intentionally firmer, providing a refreshing contrast to the creamy porridge commonly found in dim sum restaurants.
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wun2碗wúnExamples
I want to have Teochew porridge tonight, are you going?
The Teochew porridge at this shop is very famous.
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Common phrases
to eat Teochew porridge
a bowl of Teochew porridge
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with regular congee, as asking for 粥 in a local eatery will almost always result in the smooth, thick Cantonese version unless specifically asking for 潮州粥.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
