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unblanched

unblanched

8.6
Not boiled briefly to remove skin or soften food
  • adjective
  • /ʌnˈblænʧt/
translation icon : sin blanquear
  • The chef prefers to use unblanched vegetables for their vibrant colors.
  • unblanched almonds
  • whole unblanched

Examples

  • You can buy unblanched spinach if you want to cook it yourself at home.

  • I prefer to use unblanched almonds in my recipes for a richer flavor.

  • The chef prefers to use unblanched almonds for a richer taste in the dessert.

  • Some recipes specifically require unblanched nuts to preserve their natural flavor and texture.

  • You can tell the difference between unblanched and blanched almonds.

  • When cooking, it's important to note that unblanched vegetables may not retain their color and texture.

  • She decided to roast the unblanched peanuts for a more intense taste.

Antonyms

blanched
  • Specialized
7.2

Grown without light so plant parts like celery become pale and tender

How Blanched

blanched
  • Specialized
7.2
unblanched
8.6
raw
353 1.0

Surface Forms

unblanched positive

Morphology

unblanched = blanched (transparent) = un + blanch + ed

The meaning is a straightforward negation of 'blanched' in the culinary sense (not boiled/whitened), so learners who know 'blanch' and 'un-' can derive it.

Etymology

Unblanched is made of un- and blanch, where blanch means 'to make white' and in cooking 'to boil for a short time' to remove skins or make food softer. So unblanched describes food that has not been boiled or whitened.