Cantonese Vocabulary: Cooking Terms

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Vocabulary List

English Cantonese Pronunciation
Bake
烘焙
Beat
Blend
混合
Boil
煮沸
Broil
Chop
切碎
Dice
切丁
Drizzle
Fold
折叠
Fry
Garnish
装饰
Glaze
上釉
Grate
磨碎
Grill
烤烧
Knead
Marinate
腌制
Melt
熔化
Minced
切碎
Poach
氽煮
Reduce
减少
Roast
烘烤
Saute
Sear
煎烤
Seasoning
调味
Simmer
炖煮
Slice
切片
Steam
Stir
搅拌
Whip
打发
Whisk
搅拌

Cultural Connection: Respect for Ingredients

In Cantonese cooking, ingredients are highly valued and respected. When using cooking terms in Cantonese, it’s important to show reverence for the ingredients by handling them with care and skill. This cultural value is reflected in the language used to describe cooking processes and techniques.

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