1To simmer or stew (cook ingredients for a long time) until tender; to boil well over a long period.
肉を柔らかくなるまで煮込む。
Simmer the meat until it becomes tender.
カレーは弱火で2時間煮込んだ。
I simmered the curry on low heat for two hours.
野菜と豆を一緒に煮込んだスープができた。
I made a soup by stewing vegetables and beans together.
2To cook various ingredients together; to stew ingredients jointly so flavors meld.
魚と野菜を鍋で煮込むと栄養も溶け出しておいしくなる。
If you stew fish and vegetables in a pot, the nutrients come out and it becomes tasty.
具材を全部入れて煮込めば、簡単な一品ができる。
If you put all the ingredients in and simmer them together, you can make a simple dish.