blanch
/ˈbɫæntʃ/
to briefly boil then plunge into ice water
blanch in a sentence
“Blanch the vegetables to preserve their color.”
Origin of blanch
French blanchir to whiten
Related Words
deglaze
to add liquid to a hot pan to dissolve browned bits
emulsify
to combine two liquids that don't normally mix
flambé
to ignite alcohol in a dish for flavor and presentation
reduce
to simmer a liquid to concentrate its flavor
caramelize
to cook sugar until it browns
cure
to preserve food with salt, sugar, or smoke