braise

[breyz] / breɪz /

VERB

cook

Synonyms

STRONG

bake barbecue blanch boil broil brown burn coddle doctor escallop fix fricassee fry grill heat microwave nuke panfry parboil poach pressure-cook roast sauté sear simmer sizzle steam stew toast

WEAK

brew decoct deep fry french fry imbue melt percolate reduce scald scorch steep warm up

Example Sentences

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But chicken is the easiest to braise, since it takes less time to cook than red meat.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 3, 2023

We then braise that whole and separately pound out the rib loin paper-thin.

From Salon • Nov. 19, 2023

One of Nigeria’s signature dishes, the stew is a saucy braise with several types of meats.

From Washington Times • Oct. 16, 2023

Place in the oven and braise for 3 to 3-and-a-half hours, or until meat is tender.

From Salon • Sep. 14, 2023

Take a calf's liver, lard it with fat bacon, braise it with the bourgeoise garnish—carrots and turnips.

From The Belgian Cookbook by Various