dau6 si6 leng4 jyu2豆豉鯪魚豆豉鲮鱼

Jyutpingdau6 si6 leng4 jyu2

Yaledauh sih lèhng yú

Definition

Canned fried dace with salted black beans, a classic Cantonese pantry staple.

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How it's used

This dish is a quintessential Hong Kong pantry staple, almost always associated with canned goods rather than fresh fish. It is frequently paired with stir-fried leafy greens like 油麥菜, creating a classic home-cooked combination. The intense, salty, and savory flavor profile makes it a go-to quick meal when paired with plain white rice.

Measure word

gun3罐gun

Examples

gam1今maan5晚sik6食dau6豆si6豉鯪leng4魚jyu2撈lou1飯faan6好hou2唔m4好hou2呀？

Shall we have dace with black beans over rice tonight?

uk1屋kei2企zung6仲jau5有gun3罐dau6豆si6豉鯪leng4魚jyu2可ho2以ji5開hoi1嚟lai4食。

There is still a can of dace with black beans at home we can open.

Common phrases

dau6豆si6豉鯪leng4魚jyu2炒caau2油jau4麥mak6菜

stir-fried dace with black beans and Chinese lettuce

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for a fresh restaurant dish, but in daily life, it almost exclusively refers to the canned product. Do not expect to find this served as a fresh steamed fish dish in standard Cantonese restaurants.