jim4 lou5鹽滷盐卤
Jyutpingjim4 lou5
Yaleyìhm lóuh
Definition
Bittern; a mineral-rich salt solution used as a coagulant to make tofu.
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How it's used
Bittern is the traditional coagulant used in artisanal tofu making, prized for creating a texture that is firmer and more complex than that produced by gypsum. While modern industrial production often relies on chemical alternatives, traditional shops still emphasize the use of salt-based coagulants to achieve an authentic taste.
Examples
You must use bittern to make tofu solidify.
Is the bittern here bought from somewhere?
Related words
Common phrases
bittern-coagulated tofu
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with common table salt, as it is a concentrated liquid or solid mixture of minerals used specifically for chemical coagulation rather than seasoning food directly.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
