gai1 zaap6雞雜鸡杂
Jyutpinggai1 zaap6
Yalegāi jaahp
Definition
Chicken giblets; food made from the internal organs of a chicken.
colloquialfooddim sum
How it's used
Refers specifically to the edible internal organs of a chicken, such as the liver, gizzard, and heart. It is a staple ingredient in traditional Cantonese congee shops and street food stalls, often served alongside other offal. Unlike some Western contexts where giblets might be discarded or used only for stock, this is a prized delicacy in local cuisine.
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dip2碟dípExamples
The chicken giblet congee at this shop is very famous.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 雞雜碎, which might imply scraps or leftovers rather than the specific culinary preparation of organs. It is strictly a food term and should not be used to describe general chicken parts or meat.
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