tỏi non

/tɔj˧˧ nɔn˧˧/
phraseIntermediate
informal

A small, young garlic clove, often used in cooking for its milder flavor compared to mature garlic.

Tỏi non ngon hơn tỏi già.

Young garlic is tastier than old garlic.

Mẹ tôi thường dùng tỏi non để nấu canh.

My mom often uses young garlic to cook soup.

💡

The term 'tỏi non' is commonly used in Vietnamese cuisine to refer to small, tender garlic cloves that are less pungent and more flavorful than mature garlic.

Collocations

tỏi non ngonyoung garlic is tastytỏi non nonvery young garlic

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

tỏi non nonphrase
very young garlic

💡Pro Tip

Cooking Tip

Use tỏi non for a milder garlic flavor in dishes where you want to avoid overpowering the other ingredients.

Gold Rule

Usage Rule

Tỏi non is typically used in its raw or lightly cooked form to preserve its delicate flavor.

📖Word Origin

Derived from 'tỏi' (garlic) and 'non' (young), literally meaning 'young garlic'.

📝Usage Notes

In Vietnamese cooking, tỏi non is preferred for its delicate flavor, especially in soups and stir-fries.

Word Breakdown

tỏi
garlic
root
+
non
young
root
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