juk6 waat6肉滑

Jyutpingjuk6 waat6

Yaleyuhk waaht

Definition

Meat paste; seasoned, minced meat whipped into a smooth paste and ready to cook.

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How it's used

Refers specifically to minced meat that has been processed into a smooth, elastic paste, often used in hot pot or noodle soups. It is distinct from plain minced meat because of its bouncy, springy texture achieved through vigorous mixing or beating. You will most commonly encounter this term in the context of dining out at hot pot restaurants or fish ball noodle shops.

Measure word

dip2碟díp

Examples

daa2打bin1邊lou4爐jat1一ding6定jiu3要giu3叫dip2碟juk6肉waat2滑。

You must order a plate of meat paste when having hot pot.

nei1呢dou6度ge3嘅juk6肉waat2滑hai6係mai6咪sau2手daa2打㗎？

Is the meat paste here hand-beaten?

Common phrases

sau2手daa2打juk6肉waat2滑

hand-beaten meat paste

haa1蝦juk6肉waat2滑

shrimp and meat paste

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with plain minced meat, which is usually referred to as 肉碎. Using the wrong term might lead to confusion, as 肉碎 lacks the elastic, paste-like consistency required for dishes like fish ball soup.