Pronunciation
English Name

fried milk

Cantonese (Traditional)

炸鮮奶

Simplified Chinese

炸鲜奶

Mandarin (Pinyin)

zhá xiān nǎi


Yale Romanization

ja sīn náaih

Character Breakdown

is deep-fried, is fresh, and is milk, so 炸鮮奶 is deep-fried fresh milk (although Chinese milk-based desserts typically originate from the days of powdered milk).

鮮奶 is also part of the name for latte, fresh milk coffee (鮮奶咖啡).

fried milk
About This Dish

Sometimes called fried milk custard or fried milk custard balls, this dessert is made with milk thickened with cornstarch and cooled, then coated in a batter and deep-fried.

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ja sīn náaih