Cooking Terms in Penang HokkienCooking Terms in Penang Hokkien

Listed here are cooking terms in Penang Hokkien.

  1. char4 to stir fry

  2. choay1 to steam

  3. cien1 to pan fry

  4. cni33 to deep fry

  5. cnua1 to boil (especially water)

  6. cu4 to cook

  7. hang1 to heat over an open flame

  8. hnia2 to boil (especially water)

  9. khong3 to braise, to slow cook

  10. kun2 to stew, to simmer

  11. peng1 to grill (especially for seafood)

  12. pu2 to toast, to bake

  13. sak1 to boil

  14. sio1 to roast

  15. sni33 to marinade, to pickle, to preserve

  16. thng33 to blanch, to scald, to heat up

  17. thnui33 to stew, to reheat

  18. tim33 to double boil

  19. tu3mi1 MYL to sauté

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