jyu5 gaap3乳鴿乳鸽

Jyutpingjyu5 gaap3

Yaleyúh gaap

名詞Uncommon

Definition

Squab; a Chinese dish of a whole, roasted young pigeon with red, crispy skin and tender meat.

colloquialfooddim sum

How it's used

Ordering this dish is a classic staple of Cantonese banquet dining, often served as a premium appetizer or a special treat. Unlike standard poultry, the focus is entirely on the texture of the skin and the tenderness of the meat, which is why it is almost always served whole rather than chopped into pieces.

Measure word

zek3隻jek

Examples

le1呢gaan1間zau2酒lau4樓ge3嘅jyu5乳gaap2鴿pei4皮ceoi3脆juk6肉waat2滑，hou2好hou2好sik6食。

The roasted squab at this restaurant has crispy skin and tender meat, it is delicious.

Common phrases

hung4紅siu1燒jyu5乳gaap2鴿

braised roasted squab

ceoi3脆pei2皮jyu5乳gaap2鴿

crispy-skinned roasted squab

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with regular pigeon dishes, as the term specifically implies a young bird prepared in a way that emphasizes its delicate, soft texture.