Preboiling
Preboiling is a culinary technique where food items are partially cooked in boiling water before a final cooking method. This process can serve several purposes, such as softening tougher ingredients, reducing cooking time for later stages, or setting a color. For example, vegetables like broccoli or potatoes might be preboiled to ensure they are tender when added to a stir-fry or roasted dish. Meats can also be preboiled to remove impurities or excess fat.
The duration of preboiling is crucial and depends entirely on the type of food and the desired