zo2 gung1 gai1左公雞左公鸡
Jyutpingzo2 gung1 gai1
Yalejó gūng gāi
Definition
General Tso's chicken, a popular American Chinese dish.
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How it's used
This dish is almost exclusively associated with North American Chinese cuisine rather than traditional Cantonese cooking. Most locals in Hong Kong will only recognize it if they have traveled to or lived in the West. It is rarely found on menus in local cha chaan tengs or dim sum restaurants.
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dip2碟dípExamples
Have you ever eaten General Tso's chicken?
The General Tso's chicken at this restaurant is very famous.
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Common phrases
a plate of General Tso's chicken
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with authentic local chicken dishes like 豉油雞 or 白切雞, as the flavor profile of this dish is significantly sweeter and deep-fried compared to traditional Cantonese preparations.
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