char siu
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of char siu
C20: from Cantonese
Example Sentences
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Hot and dry noodles with seafood, Beijing crêpes filled with satay beef, Sichuan pancakes stuffed with char siu pork.
From Salon ● Aug. 9, 2026
Two summers ago, my mom and Jennifer were reminiscing over the phone about Laraine and her missing-presumed-gone-forever char siu recipe when suddenly my mom jumped up and ran over to her recipe box.
From Seattle Times ● May 14, 2023
Sticky-sweet tofu char siu appeals to vegetarians and meat eaters alike.
From Salon ● Nov. 25, 2022
Gas powers the stoves used to cook dishes in a wok and the custom barbecue oven used to prepare the restaurant’s signature char siu Duroc pork, roasted low and slow with a sweet honey glaze.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2022
Without won ton soup and char siu, there is no New York.
From New York Times ● Feb. 28, 2022
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