English–Chinese
“braise in soy sauce” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinhóng shāo
Example
他会红烧这条鱼。tā huì hóng shāo zhè tiáo yú
He can braise this fish in soy sauce.
How to say “braise in soy sauce” in Chinese
“Braise in soy sauce” in Chinese is 红烧 (hóng shāo).
Seasoned food is gently cooked until its flavor soaks in and its outside takes on a red-brown color.
Example sentences with 红烧
妈妈昨天把鸡翅红烧得很入味。mā mā zuó tiān bǎ jī chì hóng shāo de hěn rù wèi
Yesterday, Mom braised the chicken wings in soy sauce, and they were very flavorful.
Tips for using 红烧
- The color in this cooking term describes the finished appearance rather than a requirement for red food coloring, since the tone normally comes from seasonings such as soy sauce and sugar.