lo4 si1 fan2螺絲粉螺丝粉
Jyutpinglo4 si1 fan2
Yalelòh sī fán
Definition
Fusilli or rotini; spiral-shaped pasta.
colloquialfood
How it's used
This term is a direct loan translation describing the shape of the pasta rather than a traditional Cantonese food item. It is almost exclusively used in the context of Western cuisine or home cooking involving pasta. While many people might just use the English word pasta, using this specific term highlights the distinct spiral shape.
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dip2碟dípExamples
Shall we cook fusilli for dinner tonight?
This type of fusilli has a very chewy texture after cooking.
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