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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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Being from the Cape Fear coast of North Carolina, nothing epitomizes comfort food to me more than fried fish.—
Andre James,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Mar. 2026
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The lineup includes steaks, shrimp, fried chicken, soups, breakfast dishes, salads and more.—
Richard Guzman,
Daily News,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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
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Young leaves and shoots can be used in foods such as salads, or steamed, pickled, or sautéed.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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My in-room Japanese breakfast was another highlight, with hjiki seaweed and red snow crab, stems of earthy burdock root, crunchy snow pea with yuzu, and buttery, roasted Greenland halibut.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
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On one visit, the pizza was smeared in a creamy, garlicky white sauce with a smattering of roasted broccoli.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
2 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 5 Apr. 2026.
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