ngau4 gin3牛腱
Jyutpingngau4 gin3
Yalengàuh gin
Definition
Beef shank; cow's shank.
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How it's used
Beef shank is prized in Cantonese cuisine for its unique texture, featuring connective tissue that becomes gelatinous when slow-cooked. It is frequently served as a cold appetizer in thin slices, often marinated in soy sauce and spices, or braised until tender in a master stock.
Measure word
gau6嚿gauhExamples
The braised beef shank here is very flavorful.
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Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse this with general beef cuts like 牛腩, but remember that 牛腱 specifically refers to the shank muscle, which is much leaner and firmer than the fatty, gelatinous brisket.
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