laat6 ziu1 jau4辣椒油
Jyutpinglaat6 ziu1 jau4
Yalelaaht jīu yàuh
Definition
Chili oil; hot oil infused with chili peppers.
colloquialfooddim sum
How it's used
Often found in small jars on tables at local noodle shops or dim sum restaurants. It is distinct from plain chili sauce because it is oil based and usually contains crispy chili flakes or seeds. People frequently ask for it specifically when they want to kick up the heat level of a dish.
Measure word
zeon1樽jēunExamples
Remember to add some chili oil when eating wonton noodles.
The chili oil here is really spicy.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 辣椒醬 which is a thicker, paste like chili sauce. Using the wrong term might lead to confusion if you are looking for a specific texture or flavor profile.
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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.
