luộc trứng ốp la
/luək ʈɯŋ ˈɔp la/phrase★Intermediate— 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.
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This dish is popular in Western breakfast culture and is often served with toast or as part of a larger meal.
Collocations
luộc trứng ốp la trên bánh mìpoached eggs on toastluộc trứng ốp la với pho mátpoached eggs with cheese
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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
verbtrứng
egg
nounốp la
on a plate (borrowed from French)
phraseTừ Điển Việt Anh