ngaa4 daai3牙帶牙带
Jyutpingngaa4 daai3
Yalengàh daai
Definition
Cutlassfish; a long, edible marine fish that is usually silvery-white or blue.
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How it's used
Often referred to as 牙帶魚 in full to avoid confusion, though locals frequently drop the 魚 suffix in casual market settings. It is prized for its firm, white flesh and is most commonly prepared by pan-frying until the skin becomes crispy and golden.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
Shall we pan-fry a cutlassfish for dinner tonight?
The cutlassfish sold at the market are very fresh.
Related words
Common phrases
pan-fried cutlassfish
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