thịt hầm
Definition
- Noun:
- Stew: A dish of meat, typically beef, that is cooked slowly in a closed pot with a small amount of liquid, often including vegetables and seasonings. The slow cooking process makes the meat very tender.
- Braised meat: Meat prepared using the braising technique, where it is first seared and then simmered in a covered pot with liquid.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Mẹ tôi nấu một nồi thịt hầm thơm phức. (My mother cooked a pot of fragrant stew.)
- Thịt hầm là món ăn phổ biến trong mùa đông. (Stew is a popular dish in winter.)
- Anh ấy thích ăn thịt hầm với bánh mì. (He likes to eat stew with bread.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "thịt hầm" can be specified by the main ingredient, e.g., (beef stew), (braised chicken stew).
- It implies a specific cooking method (slow, moist cooking) rather than just a type of meat.
Variants and Related Words
- Hầm (v): to stew, to braise.
- Hãy hầm thịt trong hai giờ. (Stew the meat for two hours.)
- Món hầm (n): a stew dish.
- Các món hầm thường rất bổ dưỡng. (Stew dishes are often very nutritious.)
Synonyms
- Stew: A dish of meat and vegetables cooked slowly in liquid.
- Braise: A cooking method involving browning and then slow cooking.
- Ragout: A well-seasoned stew of meat and vegetables.
Related Culinary Terms
- Ninh: A similar slow-cooking method, often used for making broth or soup, but can overlap with .
- Kho: To simmer in a small amount of seasoned liquid, resulting in a reduced sauce, distinct from the broth-like consistency of some .