kutsay
kutsáy with stress marks
Chinese chives
Usage Note
Kutsay are flat-leafed Chinese chives (Allium tuberosum) commonly used in Filipino-Chinese cuisine. They are a key ingredient in dishes like pancit and various stir-fries, and are sold in wet markets throughout the Philippines. The word reflects centuries of Chinese culinary influence.
Examples
" Bumili ako ng kutsay sa palengke. "
Natural Translation
I bought Chinese chives at the market.
Literal Translation
Bought I of kutsay at-the market.
" Nagdagdag siya ng kutsay sa pansit. "
Natural Translation
He/She added Chinese chives to the noodles.
Literal Translation
Added he/she kutsay to-the noodles.
" Para mas masarap ang lutong pansit, hiniwa niya nang manipis ang kutsay at sinangag kasama ng bawang. "
Natural Translation
To make the cooked noodles tastier, she sliced the Chinese chives thinly and sautéed them with garlic.
Literal Translation
For more delicious the cooked noodles, sliced she thinly the kutsay and sautéed together with garlic.
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