jyu4 pei4 gaau2魚皮餃鱼皮饺
Jyutpingjyu4 pei4 gaau2
Yaleyùh pèih gáau
Definition
Fish skin dumpling; a Cantonese dumpling where the wrapper is made of minced fish meat mixed with flour.
colloquialfooddim sum
How it's used
Despite the name, the skin is not made of actual fish skin but of a mixture of fish paste and flour, which gives it a distinctively chewy and bouncy texture. It is a staple ingredient in Hong Kong hotpot culture and is often served alongside other processed fish products like fish balls. The flavor profile is savory and slightly sweet, making it a popular choice for absorbing the rich broth of a hotpot base.
Measure word
nap1粒nāpExamples
You must order a plate of fish skin dumplings when having hotpot.
Related words
Common phrases
handmade fish skin dumpling
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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.
