tỏi

/tɔj˧˩/
nounBeginner
informal

Garlic, specifically the small, young garlic cloves that are green and have a milder flavor compared to mature garlic.

Tỏi xanh là một thành phần quan trọng trong nhiều món ăn Việt Nam.

Young garlic is an important ingredient in many Vietnamese dishes.

Cách sử dụng tỏi xanh giúp tăng hương vị cho món canh.

Using young garlic enhances the flavor of soups.

💡

In Vietnamese cuisine, young garlic is often used fresh, chopped, or pounded into a paste.

Collocations

tỏi xanhyoung garlicbăm tỏito chop garlicnước tỏigarlic water

Synonyms

Related Phrases

nước tỏi ớtphrase
garlic and chili sauce
băm tỏiphrase
to chop garlic

💡Pro Tip

Culinary Use

Tỏi is often used fresh or pounded into a paste to enhance the flavor of dishes. It pairs well with fish sauce and chili in dipping sauces.

Gold Rule

Storage

Store garlic in a cool, dry place to maintain freshness. Avoid refrigeration unless it has been peeled.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the Proto-Vietic *tɔːj, related to the common use of garlic in Southeast Asian cuisines.

📝Usage Notes

Tỏi (garlic) is a staple in Vietnamese cooking, often used in dipping sauces, stir-fries, and marinades. The term 'tỏi xanh' specifically refers to young, green garlic cloves.

Word Breakdown

tỏi
garlic
root
Từ Điển Việt Anh