mực nướng

/mɨ̄k nɨəŋ/
nounIntermediate grilled squid
informal

A Vietnamese dish consisting of squid that is marinated and grilled, often served with herbs, vegetables, and dipping sauce.

Mực nướng được làm từ mực tươi, được ướp gia vị và nướng trên than hồng.

Grilled squid is made from fresh squid, marinated with seasoning and grilled over charcoal.

Món mực nướng ngon nhất là ở quán nhỏ gần bến cảng.

The best grilled squid is at the small eatery near the port.

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This dish is often enjoyed as street food or in seafood restaurants.

Collocations

mực nướng than hồngcharcoal-grilled squidmực nướng sả ớtlemongrass and chili grilled squid

Related Phrases

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Regional Variations

Grilled squid can be prepared differently in various regions of Vietnam, with variations in marinade and grilling techniques.

📖Word Origin

The phrase combines 'mực' (squid) and 'nướng' (grilled), reflecting the cooking method.

📝Usage Notes

This is a literal phrase with no idiomatic meaning. It refers specifically to the grilled squid dish.

Word Breakdown

mực
squid
root
+
nướng
grilled
root
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