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Jyutpingno6 mai5 ci4
Yalenoh máih chìh
Definition
Loh mai chi, a sweet glutinous rice dumpling; or a variety of sweet lychee with small seeds.
- loh mai chi; a sweet dessert made of glutinous rice dough with sweet fillings
- a premium variety of lychee characterized by thick, sweet flesh and small seeds
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How it's used
The texture is defined by being 煙韌, which describes the characteristic elastic and chewy consistency of glutinous rice. While often filled with peanuts or red bean paste, modern versions featuring fresh fruits like mango or durian have become iconic street food snacks in Hong Kong.
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nap1粒nāpExamples
The peanut glutinous rice dumplings here are very chewy.
Have you eaten the mango glutinous rice dumplings yet?
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Common phrases
mango glutinous rice dumpling
peanut glutinous rice dumpling
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