Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
char-grilled
adjective
ˈtʃɑːrˌɡrɪld
Definition
Char-grilled refers to food that has been cooked over an open flame or in a grill, resulting in a slightly charred exterior and a smoky flavor.
Examples
- The char-grilled chicken had a delightful smoky flavor.
- For dinner, we enjoyed char-grilled vegetables on a bed of quinoa.
Meaning
The term describes a cooking method in which food, usually meat or vegetables, is subjected to high heat to achieve a grilled texture and taste with visible grill marks.
Synonyms
- grilled
- barbecued
- broiled
