gai1 hok3雞殼鸡壳
Jyutpinggai1 hok3
Yalegāi hok
Definition
Chicken carcass; the remaining parts of a chicken after the head, wings, thighs, and organs are removed.
colloquialfood
How it's used
Refers specifically to the bony frame of a chicken that remains after the meatier parts like the breast, wings, and thighs have been removed. It is a staple item for home cooks who frequently use it as a base for stocks or soups to add depth of flavour without needing expensive cuts of meat.
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go3個goExamples
This chicken carcass makes the soup very sweet.
Related words
Common phrases
chicken carcass soup
to boil a chicken carcass for stock
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