Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
blanch
verb
/blæntʃ/
Definition
To remove the skin from fruits or vegetables by immersing them in boiling water, followed by cold water.
Examples
- To retain the bright green color, you should blanch the broccoli before freezing it.
- The chef decided to blanch the almonds to enhance their flavor in the dish.
Meaning
Blanching is a cooking process that involves briefly boiling food and then shocking it in ice water to stop the cooking process.
Synonyms
- parboil
- scald
- heat
