tutong
tutóng with stress marks
burnt rice
Usage Note
Tutong is the crust of burnt or scorched rice stuck to the bottom of the pot. Rather than being considered a failure, tutong is often eaten as a delicacy and soaked in water to make a drink called am. It is a nostalgic word associated with traditional wood-fire cooking and Filipino home kitchens.
Examples
" Gusto ko ng tutong. "
Natural Translation
I want some burnt rice.
Literal Translation
Want I of burnt-rice.
" Gusto ko ang tutong sa kanin. "
Natural Translation
I like the burnt rice in the rice.
Literal Translation
Like I the burnt rice in rice.
" Noong bata pa kami, inaagawan namin ang tutong sa palayok dahil ito ang pinakamasarap na bahagi ng kanin. "
Natural Translation
When we were kids, we fought over the burnt rice in the pot because it was the tastiest part of the rice.
Literal Translation
When child still we, fought-over we the burnt-rice in pot because this the tastiest part of rice.
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