fei1 zau1 gai1非洲雞非洲鸡
Jyutpingfei1 zau1 gai1
Yalefēi jāu gāi
Definition
African chicken, a classic Macanese dish of baked chicken in a rich, spicy coconut and peanut sauce.
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How it's used
African chicken is a signature dish of Macanese cuisine, combining Portuguese, African, and Indian influences. Despite the name, it is not a dish from Africa but a local creation developed in Macau. It typically features chicken coated in a rich, spicy sauce made from coconut milk, peanuts, and various spices.
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dip2碟dípExamples
The African chicken at this restaurant is very famous.
Common phrases
to eat African chicken
authentic African chicken
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