Parboiling is a cooking technique where food is partially boiled in water for a short time, then removed before it's fully cooked. The food is typically finished using another cooking method like roasting, frying, or steaming. This technique reduces final cooking time, ensures even cooking, improves texture by preventing ingredients from becoming mushy, and helps with food safety by partially cooking dense ingredients that might need extra time to reach safe temperatures. To do it, simply: 1. Bring salted water to a rolling boil in a large pot. [[Salt|Salting]] the water enhances flavor penetration during the brief cooking time. 2. Add the ingredients (commonly [[Potato|potatoes]], [[Carrot|carrots]], or other root vegetables) and cook for the specified time, **usually 3-10 minutes** depending on the ingredient size and density. 3. Immediately drain the ingredients and optionally shock them in ice water to stop the cooking process. 4. The parboiled ingredients can then be finished using your preferred cooking method such as roasting, frying, or adding to casseroles.