Definition
虾子 refers specifically to shrimp roe — the eggs of shrimp — used as a flavorful ingredient in Chinese cuisine, such as in noodles or sauces. It is not simply 'shrimp' (which is 虾), so be careful not to confuse the two.
n.
shrimp roeshrimp eggs (culinary ingredient)
Examples
- 虾子，。Zhè wǎn miàn jiā le xiā zǐ, wèidào tèbié xiān.This bowl of noodles has shrimp roe added; the flavor is especially umami.
- 虾子。xiā zǐ shì Guǎngdōng cài lǐ chángyòng de shícái.Shrimp roe is a commonly used ingredient in Cantonese cuisine.
- 虾子。Māma yòng xiā zǐ chǎo le yì pán dòufu.Mom stir-fried a plate of tofu with shrimp roe.
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