zi1 zuk1枝竹
Jyutpingzi1 zuk1
Yalejī jūk
Definition
Dried bean curd sticks; a type of tofu skin formed in long strips and dried.
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How it's used
Dried bean curd sticks are a staple in Cantonese hot pot and braised dishes because they absorb sauces and broths exceptionally well. Unlike fresh tofu skin, these are dried and require soaking in water before cooking to soften their texture. They are prized for their chewy, slightly firm bite that contrasts with softer ingredients in a stew.
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You must add dried bean curd sticks when having hot pot for it to taste good.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse 枝竹 with 腐皮, which refers to the flat, sheet-like version of dried bean curd skin. While they are made from the same process, 枝竹 is specifically the folded, stick-like form.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
