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parboiled

 

[ ˈpɑːrˌbɔɪld ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

cooking method

Parboiled refers to food, typically grains or vegetables, that has been partially cooked by boiling. This process helps to reduce cooking time and helps preserve the food's color and nutrients. It is often used in preparing rice or potatoes prior to frying or roasting.

Synonyms

preboiled, precooked

Examples of usage

  • I prefer parboiled rice for quick meals.
  • The recipe calls for parboiled potatoes.
  • Parboiled vegetables retain more nutrients.
  • She bought parboiled beans for convenience.

Translations

Translations of the word "parboiled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pré-cozido

🇮🇳 पार्बॉयल्ड

🇩🇪 vorabgekocht

🇮🇩 setengah matang

🇺🇦 попередньо варений

🇵🇱 wstępnie gotowany

🇯🇵 パーブォイルド

🇫🇷 parboiled

🇪🇸 parboiled

🇹🇷 önceden haşlanmış

🇰🇷 부분적으로 삶은

🇸🇦 مطبوخ جزئياً

🇨🇿 předvařený

🇸🇰 predvarené

🇨🇳 预煮的

🇸🇮 delno kuhano

🇮🇸 fyrirsoðið

🇰🇿 бұрын пісірілген

🇬🇪 წინასწარ მოხარშული

🇦🇿 qaynadılmış

🇲🇽 parboiled

Word origin

The term 'parboiled' originates from the 14th century, derived from the Middle English term 'parboilen', which is a combination of 'par-' from Old French 'par', meaning 'through', and 'boil', which comes from Old French 'boillir', derived from Latin 'bullire' meaning 'to bubble or to boil'. The idea behind parboiling was to cook food partially before the final cooking step, making it convenient for preservation and preparation. This technique has been popularized in various cuisines around the world, particularly in rice cooking, where parboiled rice is favored for its improved texture and reduced cooking time. The method gained prominence in the 20th century as modern culinary practices evolved and convenience remained a priority in cooking.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,983 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.