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Glossary (talk like a chef): Boil in water
Boil in water
Cooking in a large pan of salted water. English way of cooking.
Example: "Boil broad beans in salted water."
Meaning: Bring a large pan of water to the boil, add about a tablespoon of coarse salt per litre of water, add broad beasns and cook until they are tender.