Meaning & Definition of word "Braise"

Braise

/breɪz/

1. To cook (meat) slowly in a small amount of liquid in a covered pot.
- Example: She decided to braise the beef for dinner to make it tender and flavorful.
2. To cook food by browning it in fat and then simmering in a covered pot.
- Example: After searing the onions, he would braise the vegetables with herbs and broth for an hour.
3. To cook (food) in this way.
- Example: The recipe explains how to braise the rabbit for a rich and hearty stew.

French 'braiser' from 'braise', which means 'a glow, ember'.

braise up:

To prepare food by braising.

braised beef:

Beef cooked slowly in a covered pot with liquid.

braised vegetables:

Vegetables cooked by braising them in liquid.

stew:

To cook food slowly in water or broth.

sauté:

To cook quickly in a small amount of fat.

Meaning: To take it easy, similar to cooking slowly.

Example Sentence: I'm just going to braise for the weekend and relax.

Meaning: To enjoy a laid-back gathering with friends.

Example Sentence: Let's braise at my place this Friday and have some good food.