Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
estufado
adjective / noun
/e.stu.’fa.dʊ/
Definition
A term used in Portuguese to describe a dish that is stewed or cooked slowly, often braised with various ingredients.
Examples
- O estufado de carne foi o prato principal do jantar. (The beef stew was the main dish for dinner.)
- Ela aprendeu a fazer estufado de legumes com sua avó. (She learned to make vegetable stew with her grandmother.)
Meaning
Referring to a cooking method that involves slowly simmering food in a closed pot to enhance flavor and tenderness.
Synonyms
- ensopado
- cozido
- guisado