1.
to simmer, to stew, to cook slowly
To cook food slowly in liquid over low heat for an extended time.
カレーを煮込む。
To simmer curry.
肉を柔らかくなるまで煮込む。
To simmer the meat until tender.
よく煮込んだスープ。
Well-simmered soup.
煮込む means to simmer or stew food slowly, allowing flavors to blend thoroughly.
COMPOUND VERB:
煮る (to boil/cook) + 込む (into, thoroughly) - the 込む adds the nuance of cooking deeply or for an extended time.
TRANSITIVITY:
- Type: 他動詞 (transitive)
- Takes を particle: カレーを煮込む
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 弱火で煮込む: to simmer over low heat
- じっくり煮込む: to simmer thoroughly
- 味が染みるまで煮込む: to simmer until flavors soak in
COMMON DISHES:
- 煮込みうどん: stewed udon
- 煮込みハンバーグ: hamburger steak in sauce
- 牛すじの煮込み: simmered beef tendon