jau3 jim4幼鹽幼盐
Jyutpingjau3 jim4
Yaleyau yìhm
Definition
Fine salt.
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How it's used
Fine salt is the standard choice for most home cooking in Hong Kong because it dissolves quickly and distributes evenly. While coarse salt exists, it is usually reserved for specific culinary techniques like salt crust baking or seasoning large cuts of meat. You will almost always find 幼鹽 in the kitchen cupboard for daily seasoning tasks.
Measure word
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Remember to add a little fine salt when cooking.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 粗鹽, which is coarse salt. Using 粗鹽 in place of 幼鹽 for quick stir fries can result in uneven seasoning and crunchy, salty pockets in the food.
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