pork hash
Meaning: steamed pork dumpling
Usage: A Hawaii Chinese-local dim sum classic (siu mai) featuring seasoned ground pork, water chestnuts, and shrimp steamed in an open wonton wrapper.
"Grab two manapua and tree pork hash from da bakery."
"Dip da pork hash in hot mustard and shoyu, so ono!"
Origin: Hawaii Chinese-plantation culinary adaptation of Cantonese siu mai (烧卖).
What does "pork hash" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"pork hash" means "steamed pork dumpling" in Hawaiian Pidgin. A Hawaii Chinese-local dim sum classic (siu mai) featuring seasoned ground pork, water chestnuts, and shrimp steamed in an open wonton wrapper..
How do you pronounce "pork hash"?
"pork hash" is pronounced "pork hash". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "pork hash" in a sentence?
Example: "Grab two manapua and tree pork hash from da bakery."
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