sò huyết
Definition
- Noun:
- Blood cockle: A type of edible saltwater clam (Tegillarca granosa) known for its reddish, blood-like fluid (hemoglobin). It is a popular seafood in many Asian cuisines.
- Blood clam: The common English name referring to the same mollusk, often served lightly cooked or raw.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Sò huyết nướng mỡ hành là một món ăn đặc sản. (Grilled blood cockles with scallion oil is a specialty dish.)
- Nhà hàng này có món sò huyết hấp rất tươi. (This restaurant has very fresh steamed blood clams.)
- Màu đỏ của nước trong con sò huyết là do có huyết sắc tố. (The red color of the fluid inside the blood cockle is due to hemoglobin.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is used specifically in culinary and biological contexts. In food safety discussions, it is noted that because they are often eaten undercooked, proper sourcing and handling are critical.
Variants and Related Words
- Sò (n): A general term for clams, cockles, and similar bivalve mollusks.
- Sò điệp (n): Scallop.
- Sò lông (n): Hairy cockle.
Synonyms
- Blood cockle
- Blood clam
- (scientific name)
- (former scientific name)
Related Idioms and Phrases
- Tươi như sò huyết: As fresh as a blood cockle. A phrase used to describe seafood, especially shellfish, that is very fresh and of high quality.
- Hải sản ở đây tươi như sò huyết. (The seafood here is incredibly fresh.)