lou5 seoi2滷水卤水
Jyutpinglou5 seoi2
Yalelóuh séui
Definition
Master stock; a spiced, dark aromatic broth used for poaching and braising meat, poultry, and eggs.
colloquialfooddim sum
How it's used
Refers specifically to the complex, aromatic master stock used in Cantonese cuisine for braising. Unlike simple soy-based sauces, it is often kept and reused over long periods, with older stocks being prized for their depth of flavor. It is a staple element in Chiu Chow style cuisine.
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wun2碗wúnExamples
The stewed goose in this shop is very famous.
Do you like eating stewed chicken wings?
Related words
Common phrases
stewed goose
stewed egg
stewed beef shank
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simple soy sauce, as it contains a specific blend of spices and herbs that define its unique flavor profile.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
