Broiled: meaning, definitions and examples
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broiled
[ brɔɪld ]
cooking method
To cook food by direct exposure to radiant heat, usually from an above heat source in an oven or on a grill. It involves high heat and short cooking times, resulting in a slightly charred exterior and juicy interior.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| broiled |
Typically used for cooking food using direct heat from above, usually in an oven.
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| grill |
Used when cooking food on a metal grate over direct heat, either from a gas, charcoal, or electric grill.
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| charbroil |
Refers to cooking food on a grill over an open flame with char marks, providing a smoky flavor.
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| roast |
Typically involves cooking food in an oven with dry heat all around, often used for large cuts of meat or vegetables.
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Examples of usage
- The chef broiled the salmon fillet until it was perfectly cooked.
- We decided to broil the vegetables for a healthy dinner option.
Translations
Translations of the word "broiled" in other languages:
🇵🇹 grelhado
🇮🇳 भुना हुआ (bhuna hua)
🇩🇪 gegrillt
🇮🇩 panggang
🇺🇦 запечений на грилі
🇵🇱 grillowany
🇯🇵 焼いた (yaita)
🇫🇷 grillé
🇪🇸 a la parrilla
🇹🇷 ızgara
🇰🇷 구운 (guun)
🇸🇦 مشوي (mashwi)
🇨🇿 grilovaný
🇸🇰 grilovaný
🇨🇳 烤的 (kǎo de)
🇸🇮 pečen
🇮🇸 grillaður
🇰🇿 грильде пісірілген
🇬🇪 გრილზე შემწვარი (grilze shemts'v'ari)
🇦🇿 qril olunmuş
🇲🇽 a la parrilla
Etymology
The term 'broiled' originated from the Middle English word 'broilen' which means 'to cook by direct exposure to heat'. It has been used in the English language for centuries to describe the method of cooking food using high heat from above. Broiling is a popular cooking technique that is often used to quickly cook meats, fish, and vegetables.