luộc trứng ốp la

/luək ʈɯŋ ˈɔp la/
phraseIntermediate poached eggs
informal

A method of cooking eggs where the whites are gently poached in simmering water while the yolks remain runny, often served on toast or bread.

Cách làm luộc trứng ốp la rất đơn giản.

Making poached eggs is very simple.

💡

This dish is popular in Western breakfast culture and is often served with toast or as part of a larger meal.

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💡Pro Tip

Cooking Tip

To achieve the perfect poached egg, use fresh eggs and simmer the water gently to avoid breaking the whites.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the Vietnamese words 'luộc' (to poach), 'trứng' (egg), and 'ốp la' (a term borrowed from French 'au plat' meaning 'on a plate').

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in Vietnamese to describe a specific way of preparing eggs, often in Western-style breakfasts.

Word Breakdown

luộc
to poach
verb
+
trứng
egg
noun
+
ốp la
on a plate (borrowed from French)
phrase
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