broiled

Thân thiện

The chef broiled the salmon fillet over the open flame.

Definition

AdjectiveCooked by exposure to direct, radiant heat, typically from above or below, as on a grill or under a broiler element in an oven.

Usage

The adjective "broiled" describes food that has been cooked using the specific method of broiling. It is used attributively (before a noun) or predicatively (after a linking verb like "is" or "was").

Examples

• For a quick dinner, we had broiled salmon with lemon.
• The chicken was perfectly broiled, with a slightly charred skin.
• He prefers broiled vegetables to fried ones.

Advanced Usage

• Broiled is often contrasted with other cooking methods like grilled, baked, or fried. While grilling involves heat from below, broiling typically involves intense heat from above.
• In culinary contexts, "broiled" can imply a specific texture and flavor profile: a seared, caramelized exterior and a moist interior, achieved quickly with high heat.

Variants and Related Words

• Broil (verb): The action of cooking food using this method.
  • Example: Broil the fish for 5-7 minutes.
• Broiler (noun):
  • A part of an oven that produces the intense top heat for broiling.
  • A young chicken suitable for broiling.

Synonyms

• Grilled (Note: "Grilled" often implies heat from below, while "broiled" implies heat from above, though they are sometimes used interchangeably in casual speech.)
• Charred
• Sear-cooked

Antonyms

• Raw
• Steamed
• Boiled
• Fried (in deep oil)

Học thuật

Adjective

1. cooked by radiant heat (as over a grill)

Từ đồng nghĩa

• grilled