Stew

usgb/stuː/
noun

A type of food, often a mixture of vegetables and meat or fish, cooked slowly in a liquid.

I made a chicken stew for dinner.
Visual representation of "stew" - A type of food, often a mixture of vegetables and meat or fish, cooked slowly in a liquid.

Often appears as...

  • cook a stew
  • chicken stew
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Culinary Variety

The word 'stew' represents diverse dishes worldwide with specific cultural variations and ingredients.

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Have you ever tried an Irish lamb stew?
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Cooking Time

'Stew' implies a longer cooking time to achieve a tender and flavorsome meal.

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Let the beef stew simmer for a few hours.
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Comfort Food

Stews are often associated with home cooking and comfort, especially in cold weather.

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Mom's chicken stew always warms us up in winter.
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