wok hei

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Cantonese:

镬气

jyutping:

wok6 hei3

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noun

  1. the desirable char or sear, and its resulting flavour, that is produced on food that has been cooked in a well-seasoned wok over a fierce fire

    2. A simple dish of fried mee sua ($16/small) was surprisingly enjoyable — silky in texture and smoky with the perfume of wok hei.

    — 2012 March 16, Annette Tan. Today, "Eating with the clan". p.4

    He added that while the essence of Cantonese cuisine such as "wok hei" and the focus on each ingredient's natural flavours continues to define his style of cooking, he has observed how unlike diners in Hong Kong, Singaporeans prefer spicier and more flavourful dishes.

    — 2016 July 26, Don Mendoza (quoting Cheung Siu Kong). Today, "Reaching for the stars". p.35


related:

chao ta char kway teow

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