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braised

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verb

past tense of braise

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Recent Examples of braised
Adjective
Signature bowls include the Hash Hash (braised beef, sweet potato hash, horseradish crema, feta and pickled onion) and The Pioneer (shredded chicken, sweet potato hash, Peruvian green sauce, Israeli pico de gallo and micro cilantro). Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 17 June 2026 There are small plates like firefly squid and braised rabbit. Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 31 Mar. 2026 Customers can create customizable meals starting with a base of rice or steamed vegetables and a protein such as barbecue pork, spicy pork, beef bulgogi, zesty chicken and braised tofu. Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 31 Mar. 2026 Mains included shrimp ravioli, pumpkin agnolotti, braised ribeye, arroz de polvo (octopus rice) with artisanal sausage and a changing fish of the day, and they were all reasonably priced (averaging around £14). Laura French, TheWeek, 16 Mar. 2026 Options include al pastor, birria (made with braised beef, instead of the traditional goat), marinated chicken, carne asada, carnitas and cajun fish (a seasonal option available during Lent). Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Feb. 2026 Hernandez said the braised beef is cooked for about six hours with ingredients such as apple cider vinegar, chipotle peppers, bay leaves and Mexican oregano. Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026 Patrons swear by its braised short ribs, roasted duck, and seafood linguine. Usa Today Network, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026 The food is great; standouts include a five-hour braised beef with kiwi jus from New Zealand. Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for braised
Adjective
  • The treat features McDonald's signature apple filling, wrapped in a golden, fried crust.
    Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
  • Southern Grandmas know that fried potatoes aren't just for supper.
    Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 14 June 2026
Verb
  • But don’t miss the crispy duck and walnut, and matsutake steamed chicken at the equally satisfying but more casual Yunnan specialty restaurant, Horizon.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2026
  • Bulgur is made from whole wheat kernels that have been steamed, dried and then crushed, giving it a tender texture and a subtle nutty flavor.
    Linda Gassenheimer, Boston Herald, 27 May 2026
Adjective
  • Additionally, while seeds are heart-healthy, roasted and salted seeds can be high in sodium.
    Jillian Kubala, Health, 25 June 2026
  • Testers praised its moist texture, deep-roasted flavor and seasoning.
    Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 25 June 2026
Adjective
  • As the high heat starts rendering fats and oils from broiled meats, the juices are channeled away and fall into a drip tray through a series of holes.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 27 Aug. 2025
  • The combination of broiled eggplant, miso glaze and bubu abare (crispy rice crackers) rivals everything else on the menu.
    Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 31 July 2025

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“Braised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/braised. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.

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