Braise

Pronunciation: /breɪz/

Definitions of braise

verb to cook (meat or vegetables) by browning in fat, then simmering in a small amount of liquid in a covered container

Example Sentences

A1 I braise the meat by cooking it slowly in liquid.

A2 She braised the vegetables in a flavorful broth.

B1 The chef braised the short ribs until they were tender and juicy.

B2 Braising is a cooking technique that involves browning meat and then simmering it in liquid.

C1 The traditional French dish coq au vin is made by braising chicken in red wine.

C2 The chef demonstrated his skill by perfectly braising the pork belly to create a mouthwatering dish.

Examples of braise in a Sentence

formal The chef decided to braise the short ribs for several hours to enhance the flavor.

informal I'm going to braise the chicken in the oven for dinner tonight.

slang Let's braise these veggies real quick before serving.

figurative She had to braise her temper before responding to the rude customer.

Grammatical Forms of braise

• past tense: braised
• plural: braises
• comparative: more braised
• superlative: most braised
• present tense: braise
• future tense: will braise
• perfect tense: have braised
• continuous tense: is braising
• singular: braise
• positive degree: braise
• infinitive: braise
• gerund: braising
• participle: braised

Origin and Evolution of braise

First Known Use: 1660 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'braise' originated from the French word 'braiser', which comes from the Old French word 'brese', meaning live coals.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to cooking meat slowly over live coals, the term 'braise' has evolved to encompass a cooking technique that involves browning meat in fat before cooking it slowly in a covered pot with a small amount of liquid.