parboiled
Elementary (A2)
IPA: //ˈpɑːr.bɔɪld//
KK: /ˈpɑːrˌbɔɪld/
adjective
Definition
Partially cooked by boiling, usually to prepare food for further cooking.
Example
The chef parboiled the vegetables before roasting them to enhance their flavor.
Conversation
Have you ever tried parboiled rice before?
No, I haven't! What's it like?
It's great because it cooks faster and has a nice texture.
That sounds perfect for busy days when I need to make dinner quickly.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
blanched
scalded
precooked
Antonyms
raw
uncooked
crude
verb
Definition
To partially cook food, especially grains or vegetables, by boiling it briefly before finishing the cooking process.
Example
The chef parboiled the potatoes before roasting them to ensure they were tender inside.
Tense Forms
Past: parboiled
Past Participle: parboiled
Conversation
Did you parboil the potatoes before cooking them?
Yes, it helps them cook faster and more evenly.
I should try that next time; it sounds really useful.
Root Explanation
Parboiled → It is formed from "par-" (from Old French *parboillir*, meaning to partially boil) and "boiled" (from Old English *bylgian*, meaning to cook in water or other liquid). The word "parboiled" means to partially cook food by boiling it.
Memory Tip
Think of food that is 'partially boiled' — 'par-' means partially, and 'boiled' refers to cooking in water.
Visually Confused Words
parole
boiled
ariled