Glossary (talk like a chef): Parer


Parer

Parer

Cleaning, removing scraps (inedible parts).

Example: "Parer the carrots."

Meaning: Peel and wash carrots, cut off ends. Ends and peelings are scraps ("parures" in French).
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Last modified on: September 16th 2025
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