zin1煎
Jyutpingzin1
Yalejīn
Definition
To pan-fry; to cook food in a small amount of oil until the surface becomes crispy.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the technique of using a small amount of oil to crisp the surface of food. Unlike deep-frying, which uses a large volume of oil to submerge the ingredient, this method relies on direct contact with the hot pan surface. It is the standard term for preparing items like eggs, fish fillets, or turnip cakes.
Examples
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Common phrases
pan-fried turnip cake
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 炸, which refers to deep-frying in a large amount of oil. Using 煎 for deep-fried items will sound incorrect to native speakers.
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