What does "blanche" mean?

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2007-02-17 18:24:17 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes

To cook by briefly immersing in boiling water. Vegetables are usually blanched te maintain their color and texture.

2007-02-17 22:07:30 · answer #1 · answered by curious_cat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

To immerse vegetables in boiling water shortly and then immerse them in iced cold water in order that the vegetables maintain their colour.

2007-02-17 22:58:27 · answer #2 · answered by paulchen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋