heo quay
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Vietnamese[edit]
Etymology[edit]
heo (“pig”) + quay (“spin”), so named because the pig is spun while roasted.
Pronunciation[edit]
- (Hà Nội) IPA(key): [hɛw˧˧ kwaj˧˧]
- (Huế) IPA(key): [hɛw˧˧ kwaj˧˧]
- (Hồ Chí Minh City) IPA(key): [hɛw˧˧ waj˧˧]
Noun[edit]
Usage notes[edit]
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.