lo4 hon3 zaai1羅漢齋罗汉斋
Jyutpinglo4 hon3 zaai1
Yalelòh hon jāai
Definition
Buddha's delight; a traditional Chinese vegetarian dish made with various vegetarian ingredients.
colloquialfooddim sum
How it's used
This dish is a staple in Cantonese vegetarian cuisine, often found on menus in dim sum restaurants and casual eateries. It is traditionally made with a variety of ingredients like mushrooms, bean curd, and glass noodles, though the exact composition changes depending on the chef. It is considered a classic comfort food for those avoiding meat.
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dip2碟dípExamples
Let's go to the restaurant tonight and order Buddha's delight.
The Buddha's delight at this restaurant is cooked very flavourfully.
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Common phrases
order Buddha's delight
a plate of Buddha's delight
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with generic vegetable stir-fries, as it specifically refers to this traditional combination of ingredients. It is also not a dish you would typically cook at home for a quick meal, as it requires preparing several different types of vegetables and fungi.
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