precook

American  

[pree-kook] / priˈkʊk /

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.

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precook British  

/ priːˈkʊk /

verb

1. to cook (food) beforehand

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Other Word Forms

• precooker noun

Etymology

Origin of precook

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

Example Sentences

Products with mid- to late-October sell-by dates included Sprouts Farmers Market smoked mozzarella pasta salad and Scott & Jon’s shrimp scampi with linguini bowl, a precooked frozen meal.

From Los Angeles Times

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

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