precook
pre·cook
transitive verb \(ˌ)prē-ˈku̇k\: to cook (food) partially or entirely at an earlier time
Full Definition of PRECOOK
: to cook partially or entirely before final cooking or reheating
Examples of PRECOOK
- He precooked the chicken before he grilled it.
- The pasta should be precooked and allowed to cool.
First Known Use of PRECOOK
1926
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