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Meanings
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food boiled in sugared broth
A cooking method where ingredients are simmered in a sweetened soy-based broth, often with a glossy, candy-like finish. Common in Japanese home cooking.
Satoimo (taro) boiled in sugared broth has a sweet-salty flavor that goes well with rice.
In this recipe, the chicken is simmered in a sweet soy glaze to give it a glossy finish.