sin1 gu1 lam1鮮菇冧鲜菇冧
Jyutpingsin1 gu1 lam1
Yalesīn gū lām
Definition
Fresh button mushroom; a young, fresh mushroom whose cap has not yet opened up.
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How it's used
The term specifically refers to mushrooms at a stage where the cap is still tightly closed, protecting the delicate gills inside. It is highly prized in Cantonese cuisine because the texture is firmer and the flavor is more concentrated compared to fully opened mushrooms. You will often hear this term used by shoppers at wet markets when selecting the best produce for steaming or hot pot.
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gan1斤gānExamples
These baby mushrooms are very sweet and fresh, perfect for hot pot.
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Grammar guides
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