nước xuýt
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Definition
- Noun:
- Thin stock / Thin bouillon: A light, clear liquid made by simmering meat, bones, or vegetables in water. It is less concentrated and has a lighter body than a full-bodied stock or broth.
- Cooking liquid: The flavorful liquid resulting from boiling or poaching meats, often used as a base for soups, sauces, or for drinking directly.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Nước xuýt gà rất tốt cho người ốm. (Chicken broth is very good for sick people.)
- Cô ấy dùng nước xuýt bò để nấu súp. (She uses beef stock to make soup.)
- Hãy vớt bọt để nước xuýt được trong. (Skim the foam so the broth will be clear.)
Advanced Usage
- In professional cooking, "nước xuýt" is the foundational liquid for many dishes. A high-quality "nước xuýt" is clear, not cloudy.
- Nước xuýt ngon phải có vị ngọt tự nhiên từ xương. (Good stock must have a natural sweetness from the bones.)
Variants and Related Words
Nước dùng (n): A more general term for broth or stock, often used interchangeably with "nước xuýt," though "nước dùng" can sometimes imply a more seasoned or finished product.
- Nước dùng phở rất phức tạp. (Pho broth is very complex.)
Nước lèo (n): A term commonly used in Southern Vietnam for a broth, often for noodles like hủ tiếu.
- Nước lèo hủ tiếu có vị ngọt từ tôm. (Hủ tiếu broth has a sweet taste from shrimp.)
Synonyms
- Broth: A savory liquid made by simmering meat, fish, or vegetables.
- Stock: A liquid made by simmering bones, meat, or vegetables, often used as a base.
- Consommé: A clarified, rich broth.
Related Terms
Hầm (v): to simmer or stew, the process of making "nước xuýt."
- Hầm xương trong nhiều giờ để lấy nước xuýt. (Simmer bones for many hours to get stock.)
Nước trong (n): the clear part of a broth or stock.
- Chỉ dùng phần nước trong của nước xuýt. (Use only the clear part of the stock.)
- Thin stock, thin bouillon