ziu1 jim4 sin1 jau4椒鹽鮮魷椒盐鲜鱿
Jyutpingziu1 jim4 sin1 jau4
Yalejīu yìhm sīn yàuh
Definition
Deep-fried squid seasoned with salt and pepper.
colloquialfooddim sum
How it's used
This dish is a staple of Hong Kong dai pai dong and Cantonese seafood restaurants. It is prized for the contrast between the crispy, seasoned batter and the tender, bouncy texture of the fresh squid inside. The term specifically refers to the preparation style involving deep-frying with a mixture of salt, Sichuan peppercorns, and often chili and garlic.
Measure word
dip2碟dípExamples
Let's go to the restaurant tonight and order a plate of salt and pepper squid.
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