Pronunciation
English Name

steamed fish

Cantonese (Traditional)

清蒸魚

Mandarin (Pinyin)

qīng zhēng yú


Yale Romanization

chīng jīng yùh

Character Breakdown

清蒸 means to cook with steam, (清 is clear and 蒸 is steam), and 魚 is fish.

steamed fish
About This Dish

Steamed whole fish with ginger and greens all drizzled in soy sauce is a classic Cantonese home-style dish, and also a banquet offering, and also a Chinese New Year staple.

Quick Facts
Categories:
新菜
海鮮
粵菜
春節
蒸
Yale:
chīng jīng yùh