undercook
verb
un·der·cook
ˌən-dər-ˈku̇k 
undercooked; undercooking; undercooks
: to cook insufficiently or less than thoroughly
The kitchen badly undercooked a nicely conceived plate of grilled petrale sole fillets surrounded by potatoes and zucchini.—
Harvey Steiman
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There’s nothing worse than shelling out big bucks for a fat rib eye or a bunch of lamb chops only to accidentally overcook or undercook them.
—Amiel Stanek, Bon Appétit, 16 July 2024
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For such a simple ingredient, rice is all too easy to overcook or undercook.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 17 Nov. 2023
Never undercook dinner again.
—Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2023
When in doubt, undercook them a tiny bit.) Remove the ramekins with tongs or a spatula, transfer to a plate, sprinkle with chives, and serve with the croutons on the side.
—Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 28 Mar. 2023
The secret is to undercook the onions.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE.com, 25 Feb. 2022
When in doubt, undercook them.
—Rick Nelson, Star Tribune, 11 June 2021
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Amiel Stanek, Bon Appétit, 16 July 2024
Price at time of publish: $16 Zojirushi Micom Rice Cooker & Warmer
View On Amazon View On Wayfair View On Walmart
For such a simple ingredient, rice is all too easy to overcook or undercook.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 17 Nov. 2023
Never undercook dinner again.
—Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2023
When in doubt, undercook them a tiny bit.) Remove the ramekins with tongs or a spatula, transfer to a plate, sprinkle with chives, and serve with the croutons on the side.
—Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 28 Mar. 2023
The secret is to undercook the onions.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE.com, 25 Feb. 2022
When in doubt, undercook them.
—Rick Nelson, Star Tribune, 11 June 2021
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“Undercook.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undercook. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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