酥肉

sūròu
noun

Measure Word

Meanings

  1. 1 crispy pork
  2. 2 deep-fried batter-coated pork (Sichuan/Yunnan)

Examples

Xiǎo sūròu shì huǒguō zhuō shàng de bì diǎn.
Little crispy pork is a must-order at hot pot.
Wàipó zuò de sūròu wài sū lǐ nèn.
My grandma's crispy pork is crunchy outside and tender inside.

Tips

culture
Strips of pork marinated in Sichuan peppercorn, coated in sweet-potato starch, and deep-fried. Eaten on its own, dropped into hot pot as 酥肉, or simmered into soups and 酥肉烧白. A staple at Sichuan/Yunnan banquet tables and New Year feasts.

Stroke Order

ròu