jim4 guk6 gai1鹽焗雞盐焗鸡
Jyutpingjim4 guk6 gai1
Yaleyìhm guhk gāi
Definition
Salt-baked chicken; a savory chicken dish cooked and baked in coarse salt.
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How it's used
Often associated with Hakka cuisine, this dish is prized for its firm texture and intense savory flavor. Unlike boiled chicken, the meat is cooked through a process of heat conduction via hot salt, which concentrates the juices rather than diluting them. It is frequently served cold or at room temperature as a snack or appetizer.
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zek3隻jekExamples
The salt-baked chicken at this shop is very famous.
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Common phrases
Dongjiang-style salt-baked chicken
salt-baked chicken wings
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