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Recent Examples of braised
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
Her braised short rib recipe calls for a full bottle of dry red wine (for acidity and earthiness) and a bottle of Guinness beer (for malty and caramel notes).
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 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
Adjective
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
Her braised short rib recipe calls for a full bottle of dry red wine (for acidity and earthiness) and a bottle of Guinness beer (for malty and caramel notes).
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 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
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Bao’s signature buns are also a must-order: get one or two for each diner, including the classic pork-and-peanut plus a fried chicken or prawn croquette.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Apr. 2026
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Do your best to avoid foods with the words fried, au gratin, crispy, escalloped, pan-fried, sautéed or stuffed as this can indicate a high level of fat and calories.—
Dr. Sarah Kinsella,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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And yet somehow they've been relegated to the back of the plate for years, steamed into submission and served without fanfare.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Apr. 2026
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Look for whole grains, fruits and vegetables, and words like steamed, baked, poached, roasted, broiled or grilled.—
Dr. Sarah Kinsella,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Deli scraps, roasted vegetables, that random wedge of cheese, a smear of whatever condiment is closest to empty.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Apr. 2026
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Deli meat, roasted vegetable remnants, that last smear of hummus, a few pickle slices.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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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
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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 19 Apr. 2026.
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