165 delicious braised recipes from around the world
The Philippines' national dish - chicken braised in a tangy, savory, and deeply satisfying sauce of vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and bay leaves. This recipe offers a classic approach to this beloved Filipino comfort food.
A beloved Southern Thai specialty from Phuket, Moo Hong features succulent pork belly slow-braised in a rich, dark, and savory sauce. The result is incredibly tender pork with a deeply flavorful, slightly sweet, and umami-rich glaze.
A beloved Taiwanese national dish featuring tender, slow-braised beef and tendon in a rich, aromatic, and slightly spicy broth, served with thick wheat noodles and blanched greens. This recipe focuses on developing deep flavor through slow simmering.
Melt-in-your-mouth pork belly braised in a rich, sweet, and savory soy caramel sauce. A quintessential Shanghai classic that is deeply comforting and flavorful.
A quintessential French comfort dish, Coq au Vin features tender chicken braised in rich red wine with savory lardons, sweet pearl onions, and earthy mushrooms. This rustic Burgundian classic is perfect for a special occasion or a cozy evening.
Chicken Estofado is a Filipino braised chicken dish with a rich, savory-sweet sauce. It typically includes ingredients like soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, and star anise, often enhanced with the addition of potatoes, carrots, and sometimes saba bananas or pineapple for a touch of sweetness and texture. It's a comforting and flavorful dish, perfect for a family meal.
A popular dim sum and street food dish, braised chicken feet are known for their tender, gelatinous texture and rich, savory flavor. They are slow-cooked in a flavorful broth with aromatics and spices, resulting in a dish that's both comforting and addictive.
Experience Jalisco's iconic street food: tender, slow-braised beef simmered in a rich, spiced chili broth, then used to fill corn tortillas. The tortillas are dipped in the flavorful rendered beef fat and griddled until perfectly crispy. Served with the fragrant consommé for dipping, these tacos are a culinary delight.
A rich and deeply flavorful braised pork neck stew, Gamjatang Jjim is a hearty dish perfect for colder weather. Unlike the more common soup version, this recipe focuses on slow-braising the pork neck until incredibly tender in a savory, slightly spicy broth infused with Korean aromatics. It's a comforting and satisfying meal that showcases the depth of Korean stew-making.
Tender, fall-off-the-bone lamb shanks slow-cooked in an aromatic broth infused with Persian spices, dried limes, and a hint of cinnamon. A deeply comforting and flavorful dish, perfect for special occasions or a cozy meal.
A classic Andalusian dish featuring oxtail slow-cooked in red wine until meltingly tender. Traditionally associated with bullfighting feasts, this rich and flavorful stew is a true taste of southern Spain.
A classic Taiwanese braised chicken dish, renowned for its rich, savory, and aromatic sauce made with equal parts soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice wine, infused with the fragrant notes of garlic, ginger, and fresh basil.
A classic Filipino dish featuring tender, fall-off-the-bone pork leg braised in a savory-sweet and tangy sauce of soy sauce, vinegar, and brown sugar. The slow simmering process allows the flavors to meld beautifully, creating a rich and deeply satisfying meal, often served with steamed rice.
A classic Vietnamese comfort food from the Mekong Delta, this dish features tender catfish steaks braised in a rich, savory, and slightly sweet caramelized sauce, traditionally cooked in a clay pot. The deep umami flavor is balanced by the aromatic shallots, garlic, and a hint of spice from chilies.
A prized dim sum delicacy, these chicken feet are braised in a savory black bean sauce until incredibly tender and gelatinous, offering a unique textural experience.
A rich and flavorful Mexican slow-braised beef stew, featuring tender chunks of beef simmered in a complex consommé infused with dried chilies and aromatic spices. Traditionally from Jalisco, this dish is perfect for special occasions and can be served as a hearty stew or used to make delicious birria tacos.
A savory and satisfying dish featuring tender squid stuffed with a flavorful mixture of minced pork, shrimp, and seasonings, then braised in a rich soy-based sauce. This dish showcases the versatility of squid and the classic Cantonese flavor profile.
A hearty and flavorful Korean comfort food, Dak Bokkeumtang features tender, bone-in chicken pieces braised in a rich, spicy, and savory sauce with hearty vegetables like potatoes and carrots. It's a perfect one-pot meal that's both satisfying and warming.
A classic Burgundy bistro dish featuring tender rabbit pieces braised in a rich, creamy Dijon mustard sauce. This recipe offers a comforting and flavorful meal, perfect for a special occasion or a hearty weeknight dinner.
A classic Cantonese braised duck dish, known for its rich, savory, and aromatic flavor. The duck is slow-cooked in a fragrant broth infused with soy sauce, star anise, cinnamon, and other spices, resulting in incredibly tender meat and a glossy, flavorful sauce.
A classic Aragonese dish featuring tender chicken braised in a rich sauce of tomatoes, sweet peppers, and savory Serrano ham. This hearty stew is full of flavor and comforting.
Moa Fa'asaina is a popular Samoan dish of chicken braised in a savory sauce of soy sauce, vinegar, and aromatics. While traditionally cooked in an umu (earth oven), this recipe adapts it for a Dutch oven or stovetop, resulting in tender, flavorful chicken often served with coconut rice.
A classic Cape Malay dish featuring tender lamb shoulder braised in a rich, sweet-sour sauce infused with tamarind, caramelized onions, and aromatic spices. This slow-cooked stew is known for its complex flavor profile and is often even better the next day.
A comforting and rustic Turkish lamb stew, slow-braised with tomatoes, peppers, and onions until incredibly tender. Perfect for a hearty everyday meal.
