seon2 gon1筍乾笋干

Jyutpingseon2 gon1

Yaleséun gōn

Definition

Dried bamboo shoots.

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How it's used

Dried bamboo shoots are a staple in traditional Cantonese braised dishes, particularly those involving pork belly. They require a lengthy soaking and boiling process to rehydrate and remove any bitterness before cooking. Because of this preparation time, they are often associated with home-cooked comfort food rather than quick restaurant meals.

Measure word

baau1包bāu

Examples

ni1呢di1啲seon2筍gon1乾zam6浸gwo3過seoi2水mei6未aa4呀？

Have these dried bamboo shoots been soaked in water yet?

ngo5我maai5買zo2咗baau1包seon2筍gon1乾faan1返heoi3去炆man1肉。

I bought a bag of dried bamboo shoots to braise with meat.

Common phrases

炆man1筍seon2乾

braised dried bamboo shoots

zam6浸seon2筍gon1乾

soaking dried bamboo shoots

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with fresh bamboo shoots, which are called 筍 or 竹筍. Using the wrong type will ruin the texture of a dish, as dried versions have a much chewier, fibrous bite compared to the crispness of fresh ones.