braise Definition
- 1to cook food slowly in a covered dish with a small amount of liquid
- 2to sear meat at high temperature, then cook it slowly in liquid
Using braise: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "braise" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
I'm going to braise the beef for tonight's dinner.
Example
The recipe calls for braising the chicken in white wine.
Example
The chef braised the lamb shanks until they were tender and flavorful.
braise Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with braise
braised vegetables
vegetables that have been cooked slowly in a small amount of liquid until tender
Example
The carrots and onions were delicious as braised vegetables.
beef short ribs that have been seared and then cooked slowly in liquid until tender
Example
The restaurant's signature dish is braised short ribs with mashed potatoes.
Example
The braised pork belly was served with a side of pickled vegetables.
Origins of braise
from French 'braiser', meaning 'to cook in hot ashes'
Summary: braise in Brief
To 'braise' [breɪz] means to cook food slowly in a covered dish with a small amount of liquid or to sear meat at high temperature, then cook it slowly in liquid. This method of cooking is often used for tough cuts of meat, resulting in tender and flavorful dishes. Examples include 'I'm going to braise the beef for tonight's dinner.' and 'The chef braised the lamb shanks until they were tender and flavorful.'
