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Definition
To stew or simmer seasoned ingredients, or to double boil or cook in a water bath over low heat.
- to stew or simmer seasoned ingredients over low heat until tender
- to double-boil or cook in a water bath for a long time
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a gentle, indirect cooking method where food is placed in a sealed container and then submerged in or surrounded by boiling water. It is most commonly associated with medicinal soups or delicate ingredients that would disintegrate if boiled directly. The process is prized for preserving the nutritional essence and natural flavor of the ingredients.
Examples
This double-boiled soup is very rich in ingredients, it feels warm in the stomach after drinking.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 煲, which refers to direct boiling or simmering in a pot. Using 燉 implies the use of a double-boiler or a sealed vessel, whereas 煲 involves the food being in direct contact with the cooking liquid over a flame.
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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.
