熘 (liū) - A cooking technique involving quick frying followed by & similar to velveting or quick-braising.

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熘 · liū

A cooking technique involving quick frying followed by simmering in a starch-thickened sauce;

similar to velveting or quick-braising.

A cooking technique involving quick frying followed bysimilar to velveting or quick-braising.

Usage highlights

QuickSweet and sour fishVinegarThickened sauce techniqueSweet and sour sauce

Synonyms

  • 溜— alternative character for the same cooking technique
  • 滑炒— slippery stir-fry (similar technique)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He prepared sweet and sour pork (糖醋熘里脊).
  • She likes fish in vinegar sauce (醋熘鱼片).
  • This restaurant specializes in quick-fried dishes (熘菜).
  • The chef demonstrated the liu technique (熘的技法).

Collocations

  • Quick-fried pork slices(熘肉片)
  • Sweet and sour fish(糖醋熘鱼)
  • Vinegar-sauce dishes(醋熘)
  • Quick-fried chicken(熘鸡片)
  • Thickened sauce technique(熘汁)
  • Quick-fried tripe(熘肚片)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 熘 is one of the fundamental Chinese cooking techniques, particularly important in northern Chinese cuisine.
  • The technique creates dishes with a glossy appearance and smooth texture due to the starch-thickened sauce.
  • Common in both home cooking and restaurant dishes, especially in Shandong and Beijing cuisines.

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