mei6 zuk1味粥
Jyutpingmei6 zuk1
Yalemeih jūk
Definition
Flavored congee.
colloquialfooddim sum
How it's used
Refers specifically to congee that has been cooked with savory ingredients like meat, seafood, or offal, rather than plain white congee. It is a staple of Hong Kong breakfast culture and is often served in traditional congee shops alongside fried dough sticks. The term emphasizes the richness of the base broth compared to plain congee.
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wun2碗wúnExamples
The flavor congee at this shop is very famous.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with plain congee, which is called 白粥. Using the term for plain congee will sound incorrect to locals as it implies the presence of savory ingredients.
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