Hokkien culinary term for the ideal texture of chewy foods
Technical
In Hokkien-speaking areas, Q is a culinary term for the ideal texture of many foods, such as noodles, boba, fish balls and fishcakes. Sometimes translated as "chewy", the texture has been described as "The Asian version of al-dente ... soft but not mushy." Another translation is "springy and bouncy". It also appears in a doubled, more intense form, "QQ".
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Wine Analogy
The mouthfeel of aged Barolo with fine tannins
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The texture of perfectly pulled espresso crema
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