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虾籽

蝦籽
xiāzǐ
noun

Measure Word

一包虾籽 bāo

Meanings

  1. 1 shrimp roe
  2. 2 dried shrimp eggs (used as seasoning)

About the ingredient

水产 Fish and seafood

Tiny dried shrimp eggs, used as a seasoning. A pinch flavours noodles, above all plain tossed noodles, and braised dishes such as Cantonese braised pomelo peel.

Contains shellfish

Examples

HSK 6
虾籽酱油又鲜又香。
Xiāzǐ jiàngyóu yòu xiān yòu xiāng.
Shrimp-roe soy sauce is both umami and fragrant.
HSK 7-9
上海人喜欢用虾籽烧酱油拌面。
Shànghǎi rén xǐhuan yòng xiāzǐ shāo jiàngyóu bàn miàn.
Shanghainese love shrimp-roe soy-sauce mixed noodles.

Tips

culture
A Jiangnan (江南) flavor essential. Dried shrimp roe is simmered into soy sauce to make 虾籽酱油, the signature dressing of Shanghai 葱油拌面 and cold dishes.

Stroke Order

虾 xiā
籽 zǐ