jiu4 cyu5瑤柱瑶柱
Jyutpingjiu4 cyu5
Yaleyìuh chyúh
Definition
Dried scallop, commonly used in Chinese cooking.
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How it's used
Dried scallops are a staple ingredient in Cantonese cuisine, prized for the deep umami flavor they impart to soups and congee. They are often referred to simply as 乾瑤柱 or even just 瑤柱 in markets, where quality is typically determined by size and origin. It is a common luxury item often gifted during festivals or used in high end restaurant dishes.
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This congee base has dried scallops added, it's very fresh and sweet.
Why did you buy so many dried scallops to bring home?
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
