je4 zi2 juk6椰子肉
Jyutpingje4 zi2 juk6
Yaleyèh jí yuhk
Definition
Coconut meat or flesh.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the white, edible part inside the shell. While often just called 椰子肉, it is frequently associated with soups or desserts where the texture is prized for being fresh and firm. It is distinct from the liquid inside, which is 椰子水.
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