Charred
Meaning
Describes something that has been burned and turned black on the surface
Pronunciation
UK /tʃɑːd/
US /tʃɑːrd/
Example Sentences
- Cooking verbs are reliable: braised means slow, tender and rich, while seared, grilled, or charred promises a firmer bite and a smoky edge.
- That plate of charred broccoli you ordered last week cost eleven dollars, and you have quietly resented your own kitchen ever since.
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How to Read a Menu Without Ordering BlindlyA menu is not a neutral list of food; It is a carefully engineered piece of persuasion, written by people who know exactly where your eye will land. Learn to read it properly, and you will order what...Read story 
Why Restaurant Vegetables Taste Better Than YoursThat plate of charred broccoli you ordered last week cost eleven dollars, and you have quietly resented your own kitchen ever since. The gap is real, but it has almost nothing to do with talent. Resta...Read story
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