ziu1 jim4椒鹽椒盐

Jyutpingziu1 jim4

Yalejīu yìmh

Definition

Seasoned with salt and pepper

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How it's used

This seasoning is almost exclusively associated with deep-fried dishes in Hong Kong, where it provides a savory, numbing kick. While it contains Sichuan peppercorns, the flavor profile is distinct from the heavy numbing heat of authentic Sichuan cuisine. It is most commonly found as a coating or a dipping powder for seafood and tofu dishes.

Examples

le1 dip2 ziu1 jim4 sin1 jau4 zaa3 dak1 hou2 hoeng1 ceoi3 aa4

呢碟椒鹽鮮魷炸得好香脆呀。

This plate of deep-fried squid with spiced salt is very fragrant and crispy.

nei5 zung1 m4 zung1 ji3 sik6 ziu1 jim4 hau2 mei6 ge3 siu2 sik6

你鍾唔鍾意食椒鹽口味嘅小食？

Do you like eating snacks with spiced salt flavor?

Common phrases

ziu1 jim4 sin1 jau4

椒鹽鮮魷

deep-fried squid with spiced salt

ziu1 jim4 dau6 fu6

椒鹽豆腐

deep-fried tofu with spiced salt

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with plain salt or standard pepper powder, as the inclusion of roasted prickly ash gives it a unique, slightly numbing sensation that defines the flavor.