wui6燴烩

Jyutpingwui6

Yalewuih

動詞

Definition

To braise; to cook food in a large pot on low heat until the liquid or sauce thickens.

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How it's used

Focuses on the slow, low heat process that allows flavors to meld into a thick, rich sauce. Unlike simple boiling, the goal is to reduce the liquid until it coats the ingredients thoroughly. It is a classic technique for hearty, comfort-style dishes often found in home kitchens or traditional restaurants.

Examples

nei5你gam1今maan5晚wui6燴zo2咗go2嗰bou1煲ngau4牛naam5腩mei6未aa4呀？

Have you finished braising that pot of beef brisket tonight?

le1呢zung3種wui6燴faat3法zeoi3最aam1啱jung6用lai4嚟zyu2煮di1啲ngaang6硬san1身ge3嘅juk6肉。

This braising method is best for cooking tough cuts of meat.

Related words

Common phrases

wui6燴ngau4牛juk6肉

braised beef

wui6燴faan6飯

braised rice

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 燉, which typically involves steaming or simmering in a double boiler or a smaller vessel to preserve the original essence of the ingredients. 燴 implies a thicker, more sauce-heavy final product.