mui4 coi3 kau3 juk6梅菜扣肉
Jyutpingmui4 coi3 kau3 juk6
Yalemùih choi kau yuhk
Definition
Braised pork with preserved mustard greens, a classic Cantonese dish.
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How it's used
This dish is a staple of Hakka cuisine that has become deeply integrated into Cantonese dining culture. The key to a good version is the long braising process, which allows the fatty pork belly to absorb the salty, umami flavour of the preserved mustard greens. It is almost always served as a main dish in a multi-course meal rather than as a standalone portion.
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The braised pork with preserved vegetable at this restaurant is very flavourful.
Do you like eating braised pork with preserved vegetable?
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Common phrases
a plate of braised pork with preserved vegetable
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