haam4 seoi2 gok3鹹水角咸水角
Jyutpinghaam4 seoi2 gok3
Yalehàahm séui gok
Definition
Deep-fried crescent-shaped dumpling with a savory pork and vegetable filling, made of glutinous rice flour.
colloquialdim sumfood
How it's used
This classic dim sum item is defined by its chewy, glutinous rice flour dough that turns crispy and golden after deep-frying. It is almost exclusively found in Cantonese tea houses and is rarely prepared at home due to the specific technique required to get the texture right. The filling typically consists of minced pork, dried shrimp, and mushrooms, providing a distinct savory contrast to the slightly sweet outer shell.
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When having dim sum, you must order a plate of deep-fried pork dumplings.
The deep-fried pork dumplings at this restaurant are fried very crispy.
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Common phrases
deep-fried pork dumpling
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
