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parboil

[pahr-boil] / ˈpɑrˌbɔɪl /


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It’s a fairly simple side to put together: Parboil the carrots, then toss them with a tasty mixture of yellow miso, butter and sesame oil before they go in the oven to glaze.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 14, 2022

Parboil, in slightly acidulated water, for five minutes, then throw into cold water.

From The Myrtle Reed Cook Book by Reed, Myrtle

Parboil ten minutes in boiling salted water; drain and cut lengthwise in halves.

From Fifty-Two Sunday Dinners A Book of Recipes by Hiller, Elizabeth O.

Parboil, skin, and split the kidneys, dip in melted butter, season highly with red pepper, and broil.

From The Myrtle Reed Cook Book by Reed, Myrtle

Parboil the liver, heart, and gizzard, in a little stew pan.

From Civic League Cook Book by




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