Semi-cooked: meaning, definitions and examples

Used when describing food that has been cooked but not completely. It implies that the food is partially cooked and may need further cooking or preparation.

• The vegetables are semi-cooked; we need to finish them in the stir-fry
• The recipe calls for semi-cooked rice to be added to the soup

More formal and precise, typically used in recipes or cooking instructions to indicate that something is only partially cooked and will be cooked further later.

• Add the partly cooked vegetables to the casserole
• The pastry should be partly cooked before adding the filling

Often used in a casual or conversational setting to indicate that something is only partially cooked. Can sometimes imply that the food is not ready to eat.

• The chicken is only half-cooked; it needs more time in the oven
• The potatoes were half-cooked and still hard in the middle

Used when food is not cooked enough and may be unsafe to eat. It has a negative connotation, indicating that the cooking process is incomplete or insufficient.

• The steak was undercooked and still raw in the center
• Eating undercooked eggs can lead to food poisoning