mui4 juk6脢肉
Jyutpingmui4 juk6
Yalemùih yuhk
Definition
Tenderloin; pork collar butt; the tender cut of meat from the upper shoulder or back of an animal.
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How it's used
This term specifically refers to the pork tenderloin or loin area, highly prized in Cantonese cuisine for its lack of fat and soft texture. It is the go-to cut for quick stir-fry dishes where tenderness is the priority. You will frequently hear it at wet market stalls when asking the butcher for a lean, soft cut of pork.
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gau6舊gauhExamples
This piece of tenderloin is very tender, it's perfect for stir-frying with vegetables.
How many catties of tenderloin do you want to buy to cook at home?
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with general pork terms like 豬肉, but 脢肉 is a specific premium cut. It is also sometimes written as 梅肉, which is a common variant, so do not be surprised if you see both characters used interchangeably on menus or signs.
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