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Jyutpingno6 mai5 gai1
Yalenoh máih gāi
Definition
Lo mai gai; a dim sum dish of glutinous rice, chicken, and other fillings wrapped and steamed in a lotus leaf.
colloquialdim sumfood
How it's used
Traditionally served as a substantial portion in dim sum restaurants, it is often shared between two people because of its high density. The lotus leaf imparts a distinct, earthy aroma to the rice during the steaming process, which is the defining characteristic of the dish. While it is a staple of morning tea, it is also commonly sold in convenience stores as a quick, portable meal.
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zek3隻jekExamples
You have to order a lotus leaf wrapped sticky rice with chicken when having dim sum to be full.
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Common phrases
order a lotus leaf wrapped sticky rice with chicken
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 珍珠雞, which is a miniature, single-serving version often served in sets of two or three. Ordering a 糯米雞 when you only want a light snack might result in a portion much larger than expected.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
