Parboil (Verb)
Meaning
Cook (vegetables) briefly; "Parboil the beans before freezing them".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- Parboil the carrots for five minutes before adding them to the stew.
- She parboiled the broccoli in boiling water until it was slightly tender.
- To ensure the green beans aren't overcooked, parboil them for two to three minutes.
- Parboiling the cauliflower before roasting it helps bring out its natural sweetness.
- You should parboil the potatoes for about 10 minutes before peeling and mashing them.