ngau4 juk6 coeng2牛肉腸牛肉肠
Jyutpingngau4 juk6 coeng2
Yalengàuh yuhk chéung
Definition
Steamed rice noodle roll with beef filling.
colloquialdim sumfood
How it's used
This dish is a staple of dim sum culture, characterized by its thin, translucent rice noodle skin wrapped around seasoned ground beef. It is almost always served with a side of sweet soy sauce, which is poured over the rolls just before eating to enhance the savory flavor of the meat. Unlike other varieties, the beef filling often includes finely chopped cilantro or green onions to provide a fresh aromatic contrast.
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dip2碟dípExamples
I would like to order a plate of beef rice noodle rolls, please.
Do you like eating beef rice noodle rolls?
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Common phrases
order a plate of beef rice noodle rolls
dip beef rice noodle rolls in sauce
Common mistake
Avoid using the Mandarin term 牛肉腸粉, as locals simply call it 牛肉腸. Adding 粉 at the end is redundant and sounds unnatural in a restaurant setting.
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