Halabos (en. Boiled)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A method of cooking where food is heated in water until it becomes tender.

Vegetables can be prepared steamed to retain their nutrients.

Ang mga gulay ay maaaring ihanda sa halabos upang mas mapanatili ang kanilang nutrisyon.

A secondary type of cooking often used for seafood.

Steamed shrimp is tastier compared to fried shrimp.

Ang halabos na hipon ay mas masarap kumpara sa mga pritong hipon.

Often used to describe a boiled dish that has broth.

The boiled fish has broth that is more delicious than dry.

Ang halabos na isda ay may sabaw na mas masarap kaysa sa tuyo.

steamed corn

Boiled corn typically served as a snack or side dish.

halabos na mais

steamed crab

A method of cooking crab where it is boiled until tender.

halabos na alimango

stewed

A similar method of cooking where food is boiled in water with spices.

nilaga

broth

The liquid created from boiling food that carries flavor.

sabaw

Found or discovered in a simpler way.

Thanks for your 'halabos' with my problem, that was quick!

Salamat sa 'halabos' mo sa problema ko, ang bilis naman!

An easy way or shortcut to something.

I found a 'halabos' for studying, that’s why I passed the exam.

Naka-'halabos' ako sa pag-aaral, kaya't nakapasa ako sa exam.

Success or progress that is unexpected.

I hope this happens with my other projects too, just a 'halabos'.

Sana ganito rin ang mangyari sa ibang proyekto ko, isang 'halabos' lang.