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cook slowly
[kʊk ˈsloʊli]
verb phrase
cozinhar lentamente
1.
to prepare food using heat at a low temperature over an extended period of time
You should cook slowly on low heat to ensure the meat becomes tender.
Você deve cozinhar lentamente em fogo baixo para garantir que a carne fique macia.
2.
to simmer or braise food gently without rapid boiling
The stew needs to cook slowly for at least three hours.
O caldo precisa cozinhar lentamente por pelo menos três horas.
Synonyms
simmer
braise
stew
cook gently
cook on low heat
Antonyms
cook quickly
fry rapidly
boil vigorously
sear
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
cozinhar lentamente
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
cozinhar devagar
colloquial alternative using 'devagar'
São Paulo
cozinhar no fogo baixo
emphasizes low heat method
Portugal
cozinhar lentamente
standard usage; may also say 'cozer lentamente'
Related Idioms & Phrases
low and slow
gentle heat
simmer down
cook at a snail's pace
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