saap6煠
Jyutpingsaap6
Yalesaahp
Definition
To boil; to cook food in boiling water briefly.
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How it's used
Use 煠 specifically for cooking food in boiling water, such as eggs, vegetables, or noodles. It implies a quick or simple process compared to 煲, which suggests a longer duration for soups or congee. While 煠 is the standard term in spoken Cantonese, you might see 焯 in written menus, which refers to blanching.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse 煠 with 煲. 煲 is typically used for liquid-based dishes like soups or rice, whereas 煠 is for solid food items submerged in boiling water.
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