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Definition
Slipper lobster; also known as bay lobster.
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How it's used
Often found in Cantonese seafood restaurants, this crustacean is prized for its sweet and firm meat. It is frequently steamed with garlic and vermicelli or stir-fried with ginger and scallions to highlight its natural flavour. Unlike standard lobsters, it has a flat, broad body that makes it easy to identify on a menu.
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We are going to the restaurant to eat slipper lobster tonight.
Is this slipper lobster fresh?
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Common phrases
steamed slipper lobster with garlic
stir-fried slipper lobster with ginger and scallions
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
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- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
