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Which cooking term means briefly boiling food and then cooling it quickly?
Answer
Blanching
Blanching means briefly cooking food in boiling water and then cooling it quickly, often in ice water. It can loosen skins, set color, or prepare vegetables for freezing.
💡 Did you know?
Blanching often uses ice water after boiling to stop cooking and preserve color.
Other options people guess
- Braising
- Poaching
- Roasting
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