gun3 tong1 gaau2灌湯餃灌汤饺
Jyutpinggun3 tong1 gaau2
Yalegun tōng gáau
Definition
Soup dumpling; a type of dim sum where soup gelatin is mixed into the filling, melting into soup when steamed.
colloquialdim sumfood
How it's used
Traditionally, these are served individually in a small bowl or on a saucer because the skin is delicate and prone to breaking. Unlike smaller dumplings, the soup is trapped inside the gelatinous filling that melts during steaming. It is common to poke a small hole in the skin to drink the soup first before eating the rest of the dumpling.
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zek3隻jekExamples
The soup dumplings at this teahouse are very filling.
Related words
Common phrases
to order a soup dumpling
to eat a soup dumpling
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 小籠包, which are much smaller and usually served in a bamboo steamer basket containing several pieces. A single serving of 灌湯餃 is significantly larger and is considered a standalone dish rather than a shared dim sum item.
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