English Explanatory Dictionary

wok hei

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The slightly seared flavour imparted to food that has been traditionally cooked in a seasoned wok.

Word forms

wok hei

Etymology

Borrowed from Cantonese 鑊氣 /镬气 (wok6 hei3).

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