laat6 jau4辣油
Jyutpinglaat6 jau4
Yalelaaht yàuh
Definition
Chili oil; spicy oil used as a condiment.
colloquialfooddim sum
How it's used
Commonly found on tables in local noodle shops and dim sum restaurants, this is the standard term for the oily, chili-infused condiment. It is distinct from 辣椒醬, which typically refers to a thicker, paste-like chili sauce. When ordering, locals often simply ask for 辣油 to spice up bland dishes like congee or plain noodles.
Measure word
zeon1樽jēunExamples
You must add some chili oil to wontons for them to be tasty enough.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 辣椒油, which is technically correct but sounds slightly more formal or descriptive; 辣油 is the natural, everyday term used in restaurants.
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