gon1 jiu4 cyu5乾瑤柱干瑶柱
Jyutpinggon1 jiu4 cyu5
Yalegōn yìuh chyúh
Definition
Conpoy; dried scallop.
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How it's used
Dried scallops are considered a premium ingredient in Cantonese cuisine, prized for their ability to impart a deep umami flavor to soups and congee. They are often referred to simply as 瑤柱 in markets, as the 乾 prefix is implied by the dried nature of the product. High quality specimens are often gifted during festivals like Lunar New Year.
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nap1粒nāpExamples
Adding some dried scallops to the soup makes it much sweeter and more savory.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse these with fresh scallops, which are called 帶子. Using the term 乾瑤柱 for fresh scallops will cause confusion as they are entirely different ingredients in terms of texture and culinary application.
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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.
