precook

[ pree-kook ]

verb (used with object)

1. to cook (food) partly or completely beforehand, so that it may be cooked cook or warmed and served quickly at a later time.

precook

/ priːˈkʊk /

verb

1. to cook (food) beforehand

Other Words From

• pre·cooker noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of precook¹

First recorded in 1945–50; pre- + cook ¹

Example Sentences

Listeria’s ability to adapt and proliferate under varied conditions means “it’s an ongoing battle,” especially at large food-processing establishments like BrucePac, which churns out precooked, ready-to-eat meat and poultry products in huge quantities.

From Los Angeles Times

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

Packaged ramen that’s easily cooked in hot water at home is called instant noodles; it’s precooked and then dried.

From Seattle Times

In the past few years, it has become trendy north of the Mexican border as a marketable flavor for snacks and pantry products like potato chips, chili crisp and precooked rice.

From Seattle Times

Firmer vegetables, such as winter squash, or more potent ones, such as onions, will benefit from precooking.

From Washington Post