agitation the act of agitating something; causing it to move around (usually vigorously)
Verb
stew -
cook slowly and for a long time in liquid; "Stew the vegetables in wine"
cook transform and make suitable for consumption by heating; "These potatoes have to cook for 20 minutes"
cookery,
cooking,
preparation the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat; "cooking can be a great art"; "people are needed who have experience in cookery"; "he left the preparation of meals to his wife"
A stew is a combination of solid food ingredients that have been cooked in liquid and served in the resultant gravy. Ingredients in a stew can include any combination of vegetables, meat, especially tougher meats suitable for slow-cooking, such as beef. Poultry, sausages, and seafood are also used.