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char siu

British  
/ ˌtʃɑː ˈsjuː /

noun

  1. barbecued marinated pork

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of char siu

C20: from Cantonese


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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

Stir garlic-ginger mixture into the vegetables, then transfer to the bowl with shrimp, char siu and eggs.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 16, 2024

Sticky-sweet tofu char siu appeals to vegetarians and meat eaters alike.

From Salon ● Nov. 25, 2022

There are recipes for rubs, sauces, sides, desserts and drinks; the Chinese-style char siu sauce is a keeper, as are the quick pickles and baked Utica greens.

From New York Times ● May 23, 2022

Pearl River Deli began as a pop-up in 2018, selling dishes such as char siu and a Macau pork chop bun, and is days away from opening as a permanent spot on Mei Ling Way.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 14, 2022

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