Welcome to Anagrammer Crossword Genius! Keep reading below to see if parboil is an answer to any crossword puzzle or word game (Scrabble, Words With Friends etc). Scroll down to see all the info we have compiled on parboil.
parboil
Searching in Crosswords ...
The answer PARBOIL has 18 possible clue(s) in existing crosswords.
Searching in Word Games ...
The word PARBOIL is VALID in some board games. Check PARBOIL in word games in Scrabble, Words With Friends, see scores, anagrams etc.
Searching in Dictionaries ...
Definitions of parboil in various dictionaries:
verb - cook (vegetables) briefly
To cook partially by boiling for a brief period: parboiled and then sautéed the new potatoes.
To subject to intense, often uncomfortable heat.
Word Research / Anagrams and more ...
Keep reading for additional results and analysis below.
| Possible Dictionary Clues |
|---|
| partly cook (food) by boiling. |
| cook (vegetables) briefly |
| to boil food for a short time until it is partly cooked |
| To cook partially by boiling for a brief period: parboiled and then sauted the new potatoes. |
| To subject to intense, often uncomfortable heat. |
| Parboil might refer to |
|---|
|
Parboiling (or leaching) is the partial boiling of food as the first step in cooking. The word is from the Old French 'parboillir' (to boil thoroughly) but by mistaken association with 'part' it has acquired its current meaning . * The word is often used when referring to parboiled rice. Parboiling can also be used for removing poisonous or foul-tasting substances from foodstuffs, and to soften vegetables before roasting them. |