keitettävät

Keitettävät is a Finnish term that broadly refers to items that are boiled or can be boiled. The most common context for this term is in cooking, where it describes foods that are prepared by simmering them in water or another liquid. This can include a wide variety of ingredients such as vegetables, eggs, pasta, rice, and certain types of meat or fish.

In a culinary setting, "keitettävät" emphasizes the cooking method. For example, a recipe might list "keitettävät kasvikset" which translates to "vegetables to be boiled." This implies a simple preparation where the main goal is to cook the food through and soften it. Unlike frying or baking, boiling is often associated with retaining nutrients and achieving a tender texture.

Beyond food, the term can extend to other boiled items. For instance, certain industrial processes might involve boiling materials, and the term could be used to categorize these. However, its primary and most frequent usage remains within the realm of food preparation in Finnish culture, highlighting a fundamental and accessible cooking technique.