zyu1 jiu1豬腰猪腰
Jyutpingzyu1 jiu1
Yalejyū yīu
Definition
Pig's kidney.
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How it's used
Pig's kidney is a common ingredient in Cantonese cuisine, particularly in congee or stir-fry dishes. It requires careful preparation to remove the strong odor, often involving soaking or blanching with ginger and rice wine. When ordering at a noodle shop, it is frequently paired with liver as a popular organ meat combination.
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The pig's kidneys at this shop are very fresh.
Do you like eating pig's kidneys?
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Be aware that the term 豬腰 is sometimes used as a slang reference to the shape of a person's waist, though this is less common than its literal culinary meaning. Do not confuse it with 豬膶, which refers to pig's liver.
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