parboiling
nounUK /ˈpɑː.bɔɪ.lɪŋ/
US /ˈpɑːr.bɔɪ.lɪŋ/
Parboiling is when you partly cook food in boiling water for a short time.
Parboiling the potatoes first helps them cook faster in the oven.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The process of soaking and steaming rice before milling to improve its quality.
Parboiling rice makes the grains firmer and keeps more vitamins inside.
3. A quick heat treatment used on vegetables before freezing or drying.
Parboiling carrots before freezing helps them keep their color.
4. Cooking food briefly in water as a first step in a longer recipe.
Parboiling the ribs removes extra fat before grilling.