ho4 laan1 dau2荷蘭豆荷兰豆

Jyutpingho4 laan1 dau2

Yalehòh lāan dáu

名詞

Definition

Snow pea or mangetout; a type of edible green pea eaten with its flat pod.

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How it's used

Despite the name containing the word for Holland, this vegetable is a staple in Cantonese stir-fries and is not specifically associated with Dutch cuisine. It is prized for its crisp texture when lightly cooked, often paired with meats like beef or squid. Unlike other legumes that are shelled, the entire pod is consumed while still tender.

Measure word

tiu4條tìuh

Examples

gam1今maan5晚caau2炒dip2碟ho4荷laan1蘭dau2豆hou2好m4唔hou2好aa4呀？

Shall we stir-fry a plate of snow peas tonight?

ni1呢di1啲ho4荷laan1蘭dau2豆hou2好song2爽hau2口，nei5你sik6食do1多di1啲laa1啦。

These snow peas are very crunchy, eat some more.

Related words

Common phrases

caau2炒ho4荷laan1蘭dau2豆

stir-fried snow peas

song2爽hau2口ho4荷laan1蘭dau2豆

crunchy snow peas

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 雪豆, which refers to a different variety of pea that is often larger or more rounded. Using the wrong term can lead to confusion in a market or restaurant setting.