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What does 'blanching' mean in cooking?
Answer
Briefly boiling then ice-shocking vegetables
Blanching involves briefly boiling vegetables, then immediately plunging them into ice water to stop the cooking process. It preserves color, texture, and nutrients.
💡 Did you know?
Blanching deactivates enzymes that cause browning and nutrient loss. It's often done before freezing vegetables to maintain their quality.
Other options people guess
- Making food white
- Coating food with flour
- Slow roasting
Topics
- Vegetable Preparation
- Techniques
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