The toppings are often fried, grilled, braised, steamed/boiled, or stir-fried.
en.wikipedia.org In that recipe, meat is fried in oil and braised with water, salt, and cinnamon bark.
en.wikipedia.org A common preparation for the stalks and the heart is braised with garden peas, with a little onion and perhaps a chopped tomato.
en.wikipedia.org Many modern recipes for flank steak use marinades or moist cooking methods, such as braising, to improve the tenderness and flavor.
en.wikipedia.org The result is a fairly solid layered poultry dish, suitable for cooking by braising, roasting, grilling, or barbecuing.
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