Word: 焖 (mèn) Traditional: 燜 焖 dictionary entry mèn to cook in a covered vessel; to casserole; to stew Full dictionary entry for 焖 Example sentences using 焖 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 米饭要焖多久才会熟？ Mǐfàn yào mèn duōjiǔ cái huì shú? How long does the rice need to steam covered before it's cooked? 锅盖盖好，焖十分钟就行。 Guōgài gài hǎo, mèn shí fēnzhōng jiù xíng. Put the lid on tight and let it simmer covered for ten minutes.