viên băm

Mẹ vo viên băm để nấu canh.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A meatball: A small, round ball made from minced or ground meat, often mixed with seasonings, herbs, or other ingredients, and typically cooked by frying, baking, or simmering in a sauce or soup.
   • A minced ball: More generally, a small, shaped ball made from finely chopped or minced ingredients, which can include meat, fish, or vegetables.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Mẹ tôi thường làm món viên băm sốt cà chua. (My mother often makes meatballs in tomato sauce.)
  • Canh chua cá có thêm viên băm cá rất ngon. (Sour fish soup is delicious with added fish balls.)
  • Công thức này yêu cầu 500 gram thịt heo để làm viên băm. (This recipe requires 500 grams of pork to make meatballs.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "viên băm" specifically emphasizes that the main ingredient is (minced or chopped). It is a common culinary term found in recipes and everyday cooking contexts.

Variants and Related Words

• Thịt viên (n): Another common term for meatball, often used interchangeably with "viên băm."

  • Thịt viên chiên là món khoái khẩu của trẻ con. (Fried meatballs are a favorite dish for children.)

• Chả viên (n): A type of Vietnamese sausage or ball, often made from processed fish or pork paste.

  • Chả viên cá thường dùng cho món lẩu. (Fish paste balls are often used in hot pot.)

Synonyms

• Meatball: A ball of minced or ground meat.
• Frikadelle: A European-style patty or meatball (less common synonym in English context).
• Minced ball: A direct descriptive synonym.

Related Culinary Terms

• Băm nhỏ (v): To mince or chop finely. This is the verb form related to the preparation of the ingredient for a viên băm.

  • Băm nhỏ thịt và hành tây trước khi trộn. (Mince the meat and onion finely before mixing.)

• Viên (n): A general term for a small, round ball or pellet, which can be used in food (e.g., viên thuốc - pill) or other contexts.