gam1 gu1金菇
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Yalegām gū
Definition
Enoki mushroom; an edible mushroom that is long and thin with a golden-yellow color.
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How it's used
Commonly referred to as 金菇 in casual settings, this term is the standard way to order the vegetable in restaurants. It is almost exclusively associated with hot pot or stir-fry dishes where its crunchy texture is highlighted. The name reflects its appearance, as the thin, long stalks resemble needles.
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dip2碟dípExamples
You must order a plate of enoki mushrooms when having hot pot.
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Common phrases
enoki mushrooms wrapped in beef slices
stir-fried eggs with enoki mushrooms
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with other types of mushrooms like 冬菇 or 秀珍菇, as they have distinct culinary uses and textures. While it is technically a variety of 金針菇, the shortened form 金菇 is the only one you will hear in a restaurant or market.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
