Parboiling is an ancient cooking technique that has been used for centuries to prepare rice. It is a process that involves partially cooking the rice in boiling water before it is finished cooking in a pot or steamer. This technique helps to
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Parboiling is the partial or semi boiling of food as the first step in cooking. The word is from the Old French parbouillir, 'to boil thoroughly' but by mistaken association with "part", it has acquired this definition.