Definition: Blanching
By Sid • Jul 28th, 2007 • Category: PostsBlanching is a cooking term that describes a process of food preparation wherein the food substance, usually a vegetable or fruit, is plunged into boiling water, removed after a brief, timed interval and finally plunged into iced water or placed under cold running water (shocked) to halt the cooking process.
Uses of blanching:
Peeling: Blanching loosens the [...]
