laap6 coeng2臘腸腊肠

Jyutpinglaap6 coeng2

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Definition

(food) Hong Kong style sausage

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.

Measure word

tiu4條tìuh

Examples

nei1 dou6 di1 laap6 coeng2 hou2 hoeng1 maai5 gei2 tiu4 faan1 heoi3 zyu2 faan6 laa1

呢度啲臘腸好香，買幾條返去煮飯啦。

These sausages are very fragrant, buy a few to cook with rice.

nei5 zung1 m4 zung1 ji3 sik6 laap6 coeng2 caau2 faan6 aa4

你鍾唔鍾意食臘腸炒飯呀？

Do you like eating fried rice with sausage?

Common phrases

laap6 coeng2 faan6

臘腸飯

sausage rice

laap6 coeng2 caau2 faan6

臘腸炒飯

fried rice with sausage

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.