CEFR C2

blanch

verb

Meaning

To briefly immerse food in boiling water, then in cold water, to cook it slightly, set its color, or prepare it for freezing.

Examples

Blanch the green beans for 30 seconds before shocking them in ice water.
You should blanch the tomatoes to easily peel their skins.

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blanch (C2)

verb

Pronunciation: /blɑːn(t)ʃ/

Definition

To briefly immerse food in boiling water, then in cold water, to cook it slightly, set its color, or prepare it for freezing.

Examples

Blanch the green beans for 30 seconds before shocking them in ice water.
You should blanch the tomatoes to easily peel their skins.
Blanching the almonds makes them easier to skin.

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