sauces, gravy, or bundles/bunches
1. Plural of molho - a liquid condiment served with food, typically made from vegetables, spices, and other ingredients
The restaurant offers various molhos to accompany the grilled meats.
O restaurante oferece vários molhos para acompanhar as carnes grelhadas.
2. A bunch or bundle of items tied together, such as herbs or keys
She hung a bunch of keys on the wall.
Ela pendurou um molho de chaves na parede.
3. Gravy or sauce made from meat drippings and broth
The molho de carne enhanced the flavor of the rice.
O molho de carne realçou o sabor do arroz.
In Brazilian cuisine, molhos are essential to meals, particularly in churrascarias (barbecue restaurants) where multiple sauce options accompany grilled meats. Molhos represent an important aspect of Brazilian culinary tradition, with regional variations reflecting local tastes and available ingredients. Families often have their own signature molho recipes passed down through generations.
Related Idioms & Phrases
molho inglês - Worcestershire sauce
molho shoyu - soy sauce
molho de pimenta - hot sauce
molho branco - white sauce/béchamel
sem molho - plain, without sauce
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