Blanch

Pronunciation: /blæntʃ/

Definitions of blanch

verb to whiten or make pale by extracting color; to scald briefly and then drain off water; to become pale

Example Sentences

A1 I blanch the vegetables before cooking them.

A2 She blanched the tomatoes to remove the skins.

B1 The chef blanched the almonds to make them easier to peel.

B2 After blanching the broccoli, it was ready to be sautéed.

C1 Blanching is a common technique used in professional kitchens.

C2 The blanching process helps to preserve the color and texture of the vegetables.

Examples of blanch in a Sentence

formal To blanch vegetables, you must first bring a pot of water to a boil.

informal I always blanch my broccoli before stir-frying it.

slang She blanched at the sight of the creepy crawly bug.

figurative The sudden news caused her to blanch with shock.

Grammatical Forms of blanch

• past tense: blanched
• plural: blanches
• comparative: more blanch
• superlative: most blanch
• present tense: blanch
• future tense: will blanch
• perfect tense: have blanched
• continuous tense: is blanching
• singular: blanch
• positive degree: blanch
• infinitive: to blanch
• gerund: blanching
• participle: blanched

Origin and Evolution of blanch

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'blanch' originated from the Old French word 'blanchir' which means 'to whiten'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'blanch' has evolved to not only mean 'to whiten' but also 'to make pale or colorless' in various contexts such as cooking and emotions.