thịt luộc

Mẹ cắt thịt luộc để bày lên đĩa.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Boiled meat: Meat, typically pork, chicken, or beef, that has been cooked by immersing it in boiling water or broth until fully done. It is a simple, common dish in Vietnamese cuisine, often served with rice and a dipping sauce like fish sauce (nước mắm).

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Bữa trưa hôm nay có thịt luộc. (Today's lunch has boiled meat.)
  • Mẹ tôi làm món thịt luộc rất ngon. (My mother makes a very delicious boiled meat dish.)
  • Thịt luộc thường được ăn kèm với rau sống. (Boiled meat is often eaten with fresh herbs.)

Advanced Usage

• The term specifies the cooking method. The type of meat is usually stated separately (e.g., for boiled pork, for boiled chicken).
• It is a central component of many traditional meals and ceremonial trays of food.

Variants and Related Words

• Thịt heo luộc / Thịt lợn luộc (n): Boiled pork.
• Thịt gà luộc (n): Boiled chicken.
• Luộc (v): To boil, the cooking method used to prepare .

Synonyms

• Boiled meat: The direct English translation.
• Poached meat: Although "poaching" implies gentle simmering, it can be a close synonym in some culinary contexts.

Related Culinary Terms

• Nước mắm chấm (n): The typical dipping sauce served with .
• Cơm trắng (n): Plain steamed rice, the usual accompaniment.
• Bánh chưng, thịt luộc, dưa hành is a classic Tet (Lunar New Year) combination.