Braised cheek

Replace the usual rice with filling, storecupboard barley. This storecupboard grain makes a great alternative to rice or couscous. A star rating of 4 out of 5. This hearty dish uses a thrifty braised cheek of meat.

Barley and broccoli are packed with vitamins to lower cholesterol and regulate your appetite. Barley has a low Gi, so it will leave you feeling fuller for longer. For the metal joining process, see Brazing. For the dish, see Pot roast. It is similar to stewing, but braising is done with less liquid and usually used for larger cuts of meat. Most braises follow the same basic steps. A successful braise intermingles the flavors of the foods being cooked with those of the cooking liquid.

This cooking method dissolves the meat’s collagen into gelatin, which can greatly enrich and thicken the liquid. College of Health and Human Sciences, Oregon State University. New York, NY, USA: Alfred A. Replace the usual rice with filling, storecupboard barley.