braised; braising
: to cook slowly in fat and a small amount of liquid in a closed pot
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Verb
He braised the beef in a wine sauce.
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Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2025
Ways to enjoy celery include: Sauté or braise celery, or add it to a stir-fry.
Make a celery soup with garlic and potatoes sautéed in olive oil, broth (also hydrating), and herbs.
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 21 Jan. 2025
Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 9 Dec. 2024
Snag one on sale today and enjoy making braises, soups, and stews for until spring.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 3 Dec. 2024
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Verb
There’s also a selection of crudo and tacos, sea bass, tiger shrimp, braised wagyu beef among them.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2025
Ways to enjoy celery include: Sauté or braise celery, or add it to a stir-fry.
Make a celery soup with garlic and potatoes sautéed in olive oil, broth (also hydrating), and herbs.
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 21 Jan. 2025
Noun
Serve with the cooking liquid and plums from the braise.
—Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 9 Dec. 2024
Snag one on sale today and enjoy making braises, soups, and stews for until spring.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Braise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/braise. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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