lou5 siu3 ping4 on1老少平安
Jyutpinglou5 siu3 ping4 on1
Yalelóuh siu pìhng ōn
Definition
An auspiciously named dish of steamed tofu with minced fish paste.
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How it's used
This name is a classic example of how Cantonese cuisine uses auspicious naming to make humble home-cooked dishes sound more welcoming. It is essentially a textural dish where the softness of the tofu and the bouncy, smooth nature of the fish paste blend together, making it easy to chew for both children and the elderly. You will rarely see this listed on a fancy restaurant menu, as it is firmly rooted in home-style cooking.
Measure word
dip2碟dípExamples
I'm making steamed tofu with fish paste for my family tonight.
Related words
Common phrases
make steamed tofu with fish paste
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
