ngau4 paak3 jip6牛柏葉牛柏叶

Jyutpingngau4 paak3 jip6

Yalengàuh paak yihp

名詞

Definition

Cow's omasum prepared as food, often served in dim sum, hotpot, or as street food.

colloquialfooddim sum

How it's used

Refers specifically to the third stomach of a cow, prized for its unique, crunchy texture rather than a strong flavor. It is almost always served blanched or steamed to maintain this crispness, as overcooking makes it rubbery and tough. You will frequently see it written as 牛百葉, which is an accepted variant for the same ingredient.

Measure word

dip2碟díp

Examples

jam2飲caa4茶jat1一ding6定jiu3要giu3叫dip2碟薑goeng1蔥cung1蒸zing1牛ngau4柏paak3葉。

When having dim sum, you must order a plate of ginger and scallion steamed beef omasum.

nei1呢dou6度di1啲ngau4牛paak3柏jip6葉song2爽m4唔song2爽hau2口aa4呀？

Is the beef omasum here crunchy and fresh?

Common phrases

薑goeng1蔥cung1蒸zing1牛ngau4柏paak3葉

steamed beef omasum with ginger and scallion

song2爽hau2口ngau4牛paak3柏jip6葉

crunchy beef omasum

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 牛肚, which is a general term for beef tripe. While 牛柏葉 is a type of tripe, it is specifically the omasum, whereas 牛肚 often refers to the first or second stomach chambers which have a different, thicker texture.