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Broth
/ˈkaw.du/O caldo ficou no fogo por horas com gengibre e cebolinha.The broth simmered for hours with ginger and scallions.
raiz de lótus
Lotus root
/ʁaˈiz dʒi ˈlɔ.tus/A raiz de lótus continua crocante mesmo depois de cozida.Lotus root stays crisp even after it is boiled.
ferver
Boil
/feʁˈveʁ/Ferva os legumes por pouco tempo para manter a textura fresca.Boil the vegetables briefly so they stay fresh and crisp.
hot pot
Hot pot
/ˈhɔtʃi ˈpɔtʃi/Na sexta-feira, fomos comer hot pot depois do trabalho.We went out for hot pot after work on Friday.
bolinhos de peixe
Fish balls
/boˈliɲus dʒi ˈpejʃi/Os bolinhos de peixe ficam ótimos no hot pot e na sopa de macarrão.Fish balls are popular in hot pot and noodle soup.
concha
Ladle
/ˈkõ.ʃa/Ela usou uma concha para servir a sopa em tigelas pequenas.She used a ladle to serve the soup into small bowls.
brotos de feijão
Bean sprouts
/ˈbɾo.tus dʒi fejˈʒɐ̃w/Os brotos de feijão cozinham rápido e podem entrar no final.Bean sprouts cook quickly, so they are easy to add at the end.
ovos de codorna
Quail eggs
/ˈɔ.vus dʒi koˈdoʁ.nɐ/Os ovos de codorna são pequenos, saborosos e fáceis de cozinhar no hot pot.Quail eggs are small, rich, and easy to cook in hot pot.
caldo apimentado
Spicy broth
/ˈkaw.du api.mẽˈta.du/O caldo apimentado fez todo mundo pedir água.The spicy broth made the whole table reach for water.
repolho
Cabbage
/ʁeˈpoʎu/O repolho amolece rápido no hot pot e absorve bem o caldo.Cabbage softens quickly in hot pot and soaks up the broth well.
panela dividida
Split pot
/pɐˈnɛlɐ dʒiviˈdʒidɐ/A panela dividida permite provar um caldo suave e outro picante.A split pot lets us enjoy both mild and spicy soup bases.
molho para mergulhar
Dipping sauce
/ˈmoʎu ˈpaɾɐ meʁɡuˈʎaʁ/Ela preparou um molho para mergulhar com alho e coentro.Her dipping sauce mixed sesame paste with garlic and cilantro.
escumadeira
Skimmer
/eskumaˈdejɾɐ/Ele usou a escumadeira para retirar a espuma do caldo.He used a skimmer to lift the floating oil off the surface.
pauzinhos
Chopsticks
/pawˈziɲus/Os pauzinhos ajudam a pegar fatias finas de carne.Chopsticks are the easiest way to pick up thin slices of meat.
barriga de porco
Pork belly
/baˈʁiɡɐ dʒi ˈpoʁku/A barriga de porco fica macia depois de alguns minutos no caldo.Pork belly turns tender after a few minutes in the broth.
tofu
Tofu
/toˈfu/O tofu absorve muito bem o sabor do caldo.Tofu absorbs the flavor of the broth very well.
espinafre
Spinach
/espiˈnafɾi/O espinafre murcha rápido, então entra quase no final.Spinach wilts fast, so we add it near the end.
almôndegas
Meatballs
/awˈmõdeɡɐs/As almôndegas deixam a refeição de hot pot mais substanciosa.Meatballs are hearty and satisfying in a hot pot meal.
macarrão
Noodles
/makaˈʁɐ̃w/Costumamos colocar o macarrão depois das carnes e verduras.We usually add noodles after the meat and vegetables are done.
cogumelos
Mushrooms
/koɡuˈmɛlus/Os cogumelos dão um sabor profundo e terroso ao caldo.Mushrooms add a deep, earthy flavor to the broth.
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