"wok hei" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Borrowed from Cantonese 鑊氣/镬气 (wok6 hei3). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|yue|鑊氣|tr=wok6 hei3}} Cantonese 鑊氣/镬气 (wok6 hei3) Head templates: {{en-noun|-|nolinkhead=1}} wok hei (uncountable)
  1. The slightly seared flavour imparted to food that has been traditionally cooked in a seasoned wok. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Taste
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