lou5 fo2 tong1老火湯老火汤
Jyutpinglou5 fo2 tong1
Yalelóuh fó tōng
Definition
Slow-cooked Cantonese soup made with meat, vegetables, fruits, or medicinal herbs.
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How it's used
The term implies a slow, patient cooking process that extracts deep flavors from ingredients over several hours. It is considered a staple of home cooking and is often associated with health benefits and restorative properties in traditional Chinese medicine. You will frequently hear it contrasted with quick, clear broths that are boiled for a much shorter duration.
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bou1煲bōuExamples
I made Cantonese soup tonight, come home and have some.
Do you like drinking Cantonese soup?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this term for quick, light soups like egg drop soup or simple vegetable broths, as those are usually referred to as 滾湯.
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