trứng ốp la

/t͡ʂɨŋ ˈɔp laː/
noun★Intermediate— fried egg
informal

A dish consisting of eggs cooked on one side, typically with the yolk still runny, and often served with bread or rice.

Mẹ tôi làm trứng ốp la rất ngon.

My mother makes delicious fried eggs.

Anh thích ăn trứng ốp la với bánh mì.

I like eating fried eggs with bread.

💡

This is a common breakfast dish in Vietnam, often served with bread or rice.

Collocations

trứng ốp la với bánh mìfried eggs with breadtrứng ốp la chínwell-done fried eggstrứng ốp la chảyrunny fried eggs

Related Phrases

bánh mì trứng ốp laphrase
bread with fried eggs
cà phê trứng ốp laphrase
coffee with fried eggs

💡Pro Tip

Cooking Tip

For the best trứng ốp la, use fresh eggs and cook them on medium heat to keep the yolk runny.

⚡Gold Rule

Serving Suggestion

Trứng ốp la is best served immediately after cooking to enjoy the runny yolk.

📖Word Origin

The term 'trứng ốp la' comes from the Vietnamese words 'trứng' (egg), 'óp' (to press or flatten), and 'la' (to fry), describing the cooking method of pressing and frying the egg.

📝Usage Notes

This dish is a staple in Vietnamese cuisine and is often eaten for breakfast. It can be served with various accompaniments like bread, rice, or herbs.

Word Breakdown

trứng
egg
root
+
ốp
to press or flatten
root
+
la
to fry
root
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