to blanch
zbol-len-TAH-reh
Often followed by 'shock in acqua ghiacciata' (ice bath) to stop the cooking and preserve colour.
Sbollenta i pomodori per trenta secondi per togliere la pelle facilmente.
Blanch the tomatoes for thirty seconds to remove the skin easily.
Le verdure si sbollentano prima di essere saltate in padella.
Vegetables are blanched before being sautéed in the pan.