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parboiled


Meanings
  • The process of partially cooking food, typically by boiling or steaming, followed by chilling or baking to complete the cooking.

    - "Parboiling is a traditional method used to cook rice or potatoes."
    - "To parboil vegetables, steam them for a few minutes before blanching or baking them to complete the cooking."
    - "Parboiling helps to preserve the nutrients and texture of the food."

Rhymes
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parboil , compost , campfire , arborescence
Homonyms
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  1. Parboiled () : Parboiled is a term used to describe food that has been partially cooked in a liquid or by steaming, followed by chilling or baking to complete the cooking process.


Homophones
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  1. parboiled

  2. parboil

  3. parboiling

  4. parbake

  5. parbroil


Variants
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parboil , parboiled , parboiling , parboils , parboiled rice , parboiled rices
Forms
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The process of parboiling can be applied to various forms of food, including rice, potatoes, pasta, and vegetables.


Etymology
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Parboiled is a term derived from the French word 'par boilir' which means 'to cook partially'.


Related Concepts
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  1. Boiling: Boiling is a cooking technique that involves heating food in a liquid until the liquid reaches its boiling point and begins to bubble vigorously. Boiling is commonly used to cook vegetables, pasta, and rice.

  2. Steaming: Steaming is a cooking technique that involves heating food in a sealed container, allowing the steam generated by the heating process to cook the food. Steaming is commonly used to cook vegetables, fish, and dumplings.


Culture
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Parboiling has been a traditional method of cooking rice, potatoes, and vegetables in various cultures around the world. It is particularly popular in Asian and African cuisines.

How to Memorize "parboiled"

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    - To memorize the concept of parboiling, visualize the process of partially cooking food in a liquid or by steaming, followed by chilling or baking to complete the cooking process.

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    - To memorize the concept of parboiling, associate it with a memorable example or scenario. For instance, imagine that you are camping in the woods and you want to cook rice for your dinner. Instead of boiling the rice in a large pot of water, you decide to parboil it by partially cooking it in a smaller pot of water, followed by spreading it out on a tray to finish the cooking process. This memorable example or scenario helps you to understand and remember the concept of parboiling.

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