English Expression · Advanced
hay ko
A Chinese paste made from fermented shrimp
Pronunciation: say hay ko
Meaning
A fermented shrimp paste used in Southeast Asian cooking.
Example
The recipe calls for a small amount of hay ko to add depth to the stir-fry sauce.
The recipe calls for a small amount of hay ko to add depth to the stir-fry sauce.
Practice tips
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