jin6 coi3莧菜苋菜
Jyutpingjin6 coi3
Yaleyihn choi
Definition
Amaranth; a type of green leafy vegetable with thin stems and leaves.
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How it's used
This vegetable is highly prized in Cantonese cuisine for its soft, silky texture when cooked. It is frequently prepared in a soup base often featuring salted egg and century egg, which creates a rich, savory broth that complements the mild flavor of the leaves. You will often see it referred to as 莧菜苗 when the stems are particularly young and tender.
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zaat3紮jatExamples
Shall we cook amaranth in supreme broth tonight?
The amaranth here is very fresh, let's buy some to take home.
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Common phrases
amaranth with salted and century egg
amaranth in supreme broth
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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.
