gam1 waa4 fo2 teoi2金華火腿金华火腿

Jyutpinggam1 waa4 fo2 teoi2

Yalegām wàh fó téui

Definition

Jinhua ham

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How it's used

Used primarily as a seasoning agent rather than a main dish, this ingredient is prized for its intense umami profile. It is almost always sliced into thin strips or small pieces to flavor soups, congee, or steamed dishes. Because it is extremely salty and hard, it is rarely eaten raw and usually requires soaking or blanching before use.

Measure word

gau6嚿gauh

Examples

ni1 go3 tong1 gaa1 zo2 siu2 siu2 gam1 waa4 fo2 teoi2 hou2 sin1 mei6 aa4

呢個湯加咗少少金華火腿，好鮮味呀。

This soup has a little Jinhua ham added, it's very savory.

nei5 maai5 zo2 gei2 do1 gam1 waa4 fo2 teoi2 faan1 uk1 kei2 zing2 sung3

你買咗幾多金華火腿返屋企整餸？

How much Jinhua ham did you buy to cook at home?

Common phrases

gam1 waa4 fo2 teoi2 tong1

金華火腿湯

Jinhua ham soup

zing1 gam1 waa4 fo2 teoi2

蒸金華火腿

steamed Jinhua ham

Common mistake

Learners often mistake it for regular deli ham or prosciutto. It is a dry-cured, fermented product that is significantly harder and saltier than Western-style hams, so it should never be served as a cold cut.