Braised
Pronunciation: /ˈbreɪzd/
Braised (adj)
- Cooked slowly in a covered pot with a small amount of liquid until soft and full of flavour.
- Used for meat or vegetables cooked gently in liquid, then served with the cooking liquid as a sauce.
Braised (verb)
- To cook food slowly in a covered container with a little liquid so it becomes tender.
Examples
- You braised the beans with a lid on the pot.
- The chef braised the chicken with the lid closed.
Braised (adjective)
Examples
- The stew is braised until it becomes slow-cooked tender.
- The vegetables taste braised and slow-cooked tender.