braise

Her well-loved peanut butter lengua, little squares of braised tongue topped with grilled radish and pickled onion, arrived on a plate streaked with spicy peanut sauce.

After a long winter of braises and browns, this dish felt familiar yet surprising: comforting, beige at its base, but with a spark that made my sleepy taste buds sit up.

Adenot said the dishes, which also include braised beef, and chocolate cream, will not only "delight our palates" but also help her feel connected to Earth, and her home country.

It has the structural integrity to hold up to braises, hard-sears and even stews.

Bittman emphasizes versatility: coconut milk can lend creaminess to soups and curries, while tomato paste adds depth to everything from pasta sauces to braises.