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Definition of Parboil
1. Verb. Cook (vegetables) briefly. "The chefs parboil the vegetables"; "Parboil the beans before freezing them"
Definition of Parboil
1. v. t. To boil or cook thoroughly.
Definition of Parboil
1. Verb. To boil food briefly so that it is partly cooked. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Parboil
1. to cook partially by boiling for a short time [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Parboil
Literary usage of Parboil
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Cooks and Confectioners Dictionary; Or, The Accomplish'd Housewifes ...by cook John Nott, John Nott by cook John Nott, John Nott (1723)
"... then dip it in the Blood of a Pig, Sheep or Calf:, then parboil it in ...
cut in halves and parboil'd; half alcore Cocks-combs boild and blanch'd ..."
2. The Cook's Own Book: Being a Complete Culinary Encyclopedia... With Numerous by N. K. M. Lee (1832)
"parboil it, rub it with butter, and broil it over a slow fire, ... Pare off the
fat and sinews, and blanch them in warm waler, parboil them, and when cold, ..."
3. The Daily News Cook Book, Being a Reprint from The Chicago Record Cook Book edited by Mary Mott Chesbrough (1896)
"Peel and slice the onion and parboil with the cabbage for twenty minutes, throwing
the water away. Soak the rice for two hours. ..."
4. The Boston Cooking-school Cook Book by Fannie Merritt Farmer (1911)
"Creamed Sweetbread parboil a sweetbread, and cut in one-half inch cubes, or
separate in small pieces. Reheat in one cup White Sauce II. ..."
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