faan6 ziu1飯焦饭焦
Jyutpingfaan6 ziu1
Yalefaahn jīu
Definition
Scorched, crunchy rice formed at the bottom of a pot.
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How it's used
This term specifically refers to the crispy, golden layer formed at the bottom of a pot when cooking rice, especially in traditional clay pots. It is considered a delicacy in Cantonese cuisine, prized for its texture and toasted aroma. While it literally means rice burn, it is never used to describe food that has been ruined by actual charring or burning.
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faai3塊faiExamples
The layer of scorched rice at the bottom of the claypot rice is the most fragrant.
Do you like eating scorched rice?
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Common phrases
to eat scorched rice
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