(mèn) — to braise (a cooking method, simmering covered with broth)

Definition

焖 (mèn) means to braise — cooking covered with a little liquid on low heat, between stir-frying (炒) and long-simmering (炖).

verb
to braise (a cooking method, simmering covered with broth)

Examples

  • Wǒ xǐ huan chī mèn niú ròu.
    I like to eat braised beef.
  • Xiān bǎ ròu chǎo yí xià, rán hòu zài mèn.
    First stir-fry the meat, then braise it.
  • Zhè dào cài xū yào mèn liǎng gè xiǎo shí.
    This dish needs to braise for two hours.
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