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Parboiling: meaning, definitions and examples

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parboiling

 

[ ˈpɑːrˌbɔɪlɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

cooking method

Parboiling is a cooking technique in which food, usually vegetables or grains, is partially cooked in boiling water for a short period of time. This process allows the food to retain its flavor and color while ensuring that it is tender enough for further cooking. Parboiling is often used as a prep step in recipes to simplify the final cooking process.

Synonyms

blanching, partial boiling, pre-cooking

Examples of usage

  • Parboiling rice before frying improves its texture.
  • He is parboiling the potatoes before roasting them.
  • Parboiling broccoli helps retain its vibrant green color.
  • We recommend parboiling the pasta for a few minutes.
  • She parboils the carrots to speed up the stir-frying process.

Translations

Translations of the word "parboiling" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pré-cozimento

🇮🇳 आंशिक उबालना

🇩🇪 Vorkochen

🇮🇩 memasak setengah matang

🇺🇦 попереднє варіння

🇵🇱 wstępne gotowanie

🇯🇵 下茹で

🇫🇷 blanchir

🇪🇸 blanquear

🇹🇷 ön haşlama

🇰🇷 부분 삶기

🇸🇦 سلق جزئي

🇨🇿 předvaření

🇸🇰 predvarenie

🇨🇳 焯水

🇸🇮 blanširati

🇮🇸 forsjóða

🇰🇿 алдын ала пісіру

🇬🇪 წინასწარი მოხარშვა

🇦🇿 qaynadılması

🇲🇽 blanquear

Etymology

The term 'parboil' has its roots in Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'parboillir', which means 'to boil thoroughly'. The first part of the word, 'par-', can be traced back to Latin ‘per’, meaning 'thoroughly', while 'boil' comes from the Old English 'bylgan', which means 'to bubble or to seethe'. The concept of parboiling dates back to ancient cooking methods, where chefs would precook food to improve its flavor and cooking efficiency. Over centuries, the technique has become a staple in various culinary practices, particularly in preparing vegetables and grains before frying or roasting, ensuring a quicker and more flavorful end result.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,499, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.