heo quay
Vietnamese
Etymology
heo (“pig”) + quay (“spin”) So named because the pig is spun while roasted.
Pronunciation
- (Hà Nội) IPA(key): [hɛw˧˧ kwaj˧˧]
- (Huế) IPA(key): [hɛw˧˧ kwaj˧˧]
- (Hồ Chí Minh City) IPA(key): [hɛw˧˧ waj˧˧]
Noun
heo quay
- spit roast pig
Usage notes
Not to be confused with roast pork, which has a different marinade. Normally, roast pig is cooked as a whole, while roast pork only uses the tenderloin.