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Meaning of the word parboil in English

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parboil

US /ˈpɑːrbɔɪl/

UK /ˈpɑːbɔɪl/

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Verb

partially cook (food) by boiling

Example:

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You should parboil the potatoes before roasting them.

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The chef decided to parboil the carrots to ensure they were tender.

Synonym:

blanch precook scald

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