teng5 zai2 zuk1艇仔粥
Jyutpingteng5 zai2 zuk1
Yaletéhng jái jūk
Definition
Ting-zai congee; a style of Cantonese congee topped with peanuts, squid, pork rind, and beef.
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How it's used
Originally a specialty of the boat dwellers in Guangzhou, this dish has evolved into a staple of Hong Kong congee shops. While the traditional recipe included a vast array of seafood and meat, modern versions are simplified to focus on key textures like crunchy peanuts and fried pork skin. It is considered a classic comfort food that highlights the Cantonese emphasis on texture contrast.
Measure word
wun2碗wúnExamples
The sampan congee at this congee shop is very generous with ingredients.
Related words
Common phrases
a bowl of sampan congee
to eat sampan congee
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