What You Need to Know
Parboiling is the partial or semi boiling of food as the first step in cooking. The word is from the Old French parbouillir, 'to boil thoroughly' but by mistaken association with "part", it has acquired this definition.
Key Parameters
Equipment
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Steps
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Converted rice (United States): Preserves nutrients while making rice less sticky
- 2.
Sancocho (Latin America): Pre-cooks tough root vegetables for stews
- 3.
Blanched almonds (Mediterranean): Loosens skins for removal while preserving crunch