Parboil (verb)

To partially boil a food item, typically as a step in the cooking process.

Origin:

The word "parboil" comes from the latin word "per" meaning thoroughly and "bullire" meaning boil. it means to partially boil a food item, typically as a step in the cooking process.

Examples:

1. I parboiled the potatoes for a few minutes before roasting them.
2. The chicken was parboiled to remove impurities before being cooked further.
3. Parboiling is a way to partially cook food before it is finished by another method such as roasting, frying or grilling.
4. Parboiling is a good way to soften tough vegetables before they are added to a stew or a soup.
5. Parboiling can also be used to prepare food for canning or freezing.