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thick stew

[/θɪk stjuː/]
nounpl: thick stews
ensopado espesso
1. A hearty, dense soup or stew with a rich, concentrated consistency, typically containing meat, vegetables, and a thick gravy or sauce
The chef prepared a delicious thick stew with beef and root vegetables.
O chef preparou um delicioso ensopado espesso com carne de vaca e legumes.
2. A slow-cooked dish with reduced liquid and substantial ingredients creating a creamy or gelatinous texture
This thick stew is perfect for cold winter nights.
Este ensopado espesso é perfeito para noites frias de inverno.
Synonyms
hearty stewdense stewcreamy stewpotagecassoulet
Antonyms
thin soupbrothconsommé

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ensopado espesso
Most common term in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
caldo espesso
Alternative usage referring to thick broth-based stew
Portugal
canja espessa
Portuguese may also use 'estufado' for thick braised stews
General
estufado
Alternative term emphasizing the braised cooking method

Related Idioms & Phrases

in the stew (in trouble or difficulty)
left to stew (allowed time to think or worry about something)
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