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Definition
Beef entrails or offal, popular as a street food in Hong Kong.
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How it's used
Served as a quintessential street food, this dish typically features a mix of beef tripe, lungs, intestines, and sometimes spleen simmered in a spiced master stock. It is almost always sold at street stalls or small eateries alongside fish balls and siu mai. The texture is key, as the offal must be stewed long enough to become tender without losing its characteristic chewiness.
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wun2碗wúnExamples
I want to eat a bowl of beef offal, add more chili sauce.
The beef offal at this shop is cooked very flavourfully.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 牛腩, which refers specifically to beef brisket. While both are common in noodle shops, they are distinct cuts of meat with different textures and preparation methods.
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