ho4 jip6 faan6荷葉飯荷叶饭
Jyutpingho4 jip6 faan6
Yalehòh yihp faahn
Definition
Steamed rice wrapped in a lotus leaf.
colloquialdim sumfood
How it's used
This dish is a staple of traditional dim sum service, characterized by the distinct herbal aroma the leaf imparts to the glutinous rice. It is typically served as a large, single portion meant to be shared, rather than as an individual serving like siu mai or har gow. The rice inside is often seasoned with oyster sauce and mixed with diced chicken, mushrooms, and salted egg yolk.
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go3個goExamples
The lotus leaf rice at this teahouse is very generous with ingredients.
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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.
