nồi chó

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The Vietnamese word "nồi chó" translates to "steamer" in English. It refers to a cooking device used to steam food, typically made of metal or bamboo, where food is placed above boiling water, allowing it to cook through the steam.

Usage Instructions:

• "Nồi chó" is commonly used in Vietnamese kitchens for cooking dishes like dumplings, vegetables, seafood, and desserts.
• To use it, fill the bottom part with water, place the food in the steamer basket, cover it, and let it cook over heat.

Example:

• "Hôm nay tôi sẽ hấp bánh bao bằng nồi chó." (Today, I will steam dumplings using the steamer.)

Advanced Usage:

• In more advanced cooking contexts, "nồi chó" can refer to specific types of steamers, such as a "nồi hấp điện" (electric steamer) or "nồi hấp nhiều tầng" (multi-tiered steamer) that allow for cooking multiple dishes at once.

Word Variants:

• Nồi hấp: This can also mean "steamer," but it is more general and can refer to various types of steaming pots.
• Giỏ hấp: This means "steaming basket," which is often part of a steamer setup.

Different Meaning:

While "nồi chó" primarily means "steamer," it can colloquially refer to a pot used for cooking dog meat in some contexts. However, this usage is less common and can be considered sensitive in many cultures.

Synonyms:

• Nồi hấp: Another term for "steamer."
• Nồi nấu hơi: This means "steam pot," emphasizing the steaming function.

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1. Steamer