A Chinese-style stir-fry dish (babaocai) made with a mix of vegetables and often meat or seafood, cooked in a thickened sauce.
中華料理屋で八宝菜を注文した。
I ordered happosai at the Chinese restaurant.
冷蔵庫の野菜を使って、手早く八宝菜を作った。
I quickly made happosai using the vegetables in the fridge.
寒い日は八宝菜のようなあんかけ料理が食べたくなる。
On cold days I crave sauced dishes like happosai.