precook
verb (used with object)
precooking
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present participleof precook.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Even though you may wet it during some part of the precooking process — like dipping it in egg before dredging it in flour — it should be dry or only lightly oiled before cooking.
From Salon ● Apr. 1, 2025
Plus, precooking the tofu ensures even cooking throughout, leaving you with a delightful textural contrast — crispy on the outside, melt-in-your-mouth soft on the inside.
From Seattle Times ● May 14, 2024
For plump oats that hold their shape, try precooking them, says Steven Dominguez, chef and R&D associate principal scientist at PepsiCo and the Quaker Oats Co.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 31, 2022
But once I started precooking, I became a convert, for two reasons.
From New York Times ● Nov. 12, 2021
Microwaves have already been put to work precooking chicken before freezing, drying freshly painted surfaces and dehydrating lumber, paper and potato chips.
From Time Magazine Archive
