halia

Usages of halia

Kakak saya beli udang dan sotong segar, manakala ibu pula mencari halia dan kunyit.
My older sister bought fresh shrimp and squid, while Mother looked for ginger and turmeric.
Mak cik saya selalu perap ayam dengan halia, tetapi hari ini dia mahu perap udang pula.
My aunt always marinates chicken with ginger, but today she wants to marinate shrimp instead.
Saya suka bau halia dan kunyit apabila ibu tumis bahan itu pada waktu petang.
I like the smell of ginger and turmeric when Mother stir-fries those ingredients in the evening.
Kalau halia sudah habis, ibu biasanya guna kunyit sahaja untuk perap ikan.
If the ginger is finished, Mother usually uses only turmeric to marinate fish.
Ayah suka kuah yang tidak terlalu panas, tetapi saya lebih suka kuah dengan halia.
Father likes gravy that is not too hot, but I prefer gravy with ginger.
Ibu tumis bawang dan halia di dapur sebelum memasak kari.
Mother stir-fries onions and ginger in the kitchen before cooking curry.
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