mui4 gwai3 lou6玫瑰露
Jyutpingmui4 gwai3 lou6
Yalemùih gwai louh
Definition
Mei kuei lu chiew; a type of Chinese liquor distilled with fresh rose petals.
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How it's used
Primarily used in Cantonese cooking as a seasoning rather than a beverage. It is an essential ingredient for authentic Cantonese barbecued meats like char siu, providing a unique floral aroma that standard rice wine lacks. Its high alcohol content makes it potent, so only a small amount is needed for flavoring.
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This rose liquor is very fragrant, it is top-notch for marinating meat.
Do you still have any rose liquor at home?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with rose-flavored syrups or cordials used in desserts. It is a distilled spirit and is strictly for savory cooking or traditional medicinal purposes.
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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.
