thịt heo xào

/tʰit̚ heː˧˧ saːw˨˩˦/
phrase★Beginner— fried pork
informal

A Vietnamese dish consisting of pork that has been sliced and stir-fried, often with garlic, onions, and sometimes chili peppers.

Mẹ tôi làm thịt heo xào ngon lắm.

My mom makes delicious fried pork.

💡

This dish is commonly served with rice, noodles, or bread.

Collocations

thịt heo xào với bánh mìfried pork with breadthịt heo xào với gàfried pork with chicken

Related Phrases

💡Pro Tip

Cooking Tip

For best results, marinate the pork in fish sauce, garlic, and a bit of sugar before frying.

📖Word Origin

From 'thịt' (meat), 'heo' (pig), and 'xào' (stir-fried).

📝Usage Notes

This is a common dish in Vietnamese cuisine, often prepared at home or found in street food stalls.

Word Breakdown

thịt
meat
root
+
heo
pig
root
+
xào
stir-fried
root
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