laap6 coeng2臘腸腊肠
Jyutpinglaap6 coeng2
Yalelaahp chéung
Definition
Chinese preserved sausage, typically made with minced pork and fat.
colloquialfooddim sum
How it's used
Often associated with winter and the Lunar New Year, this ingredient is a staple in Cantonese home cooking. It is typically steamed with rice or stir-fried with vegetables to release its distinct, slightly sweet, and savory fat. Unlike fresh sausages, it is air-dried and cured, giving it a firm texture and a concentrated flavor profile.
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tiu4條tìuhExamples
These sausages are very fragrant, buy a few to cook with rice.
Do you like eating fried rice with sausage?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with fresh sausages found in Western supermarkets, as the preparation method and flavor are completely different. It must be cooked thoroughly before eating, usually by steaming or frying, rather than being eaten raw or grilled like a hot dog.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
