gat1 lit6吉列
Jyutpinggat1 lit6
Yalegāt liht
Definition
Cutlet; a cooking method where food is coated in egg, starch, and breadcrumbs, then deep-fried.
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How it's used
Derived from the English word cutlet, this term specifically refers to the Japanese style of deep-frying food coated in panko breadcrumbs. It is almost exclusively used in the context of food, particularly when describing meat or seafood dishes served in cha chaan tengs or Japanese restaurants. Unlike other cooking methods, it implies a specific texture that is golden and crunchy on the outside.
Examples
I want to eat breaded pork cutlet tonight.
The breaded shrimp at this restaurant is very crispy.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the Cantonese word 吉, which means empty or lucky, as the pronunciation and usage are completely different. It is strictly a loanword used for this specific culinary technique.
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