1. to cook (food) partially or completely before final preparation or serving

Examples

• She precooked the vegetables before adding them to the stir-fry.
• The restaurant precooked the pasta to speed up service during busy hours.
• You can precook the chicken and freeze it for later use.
• Many frozen meals are precooked and just need reheating.
• The chef precooked the rice to ensure it would be ready on time.
• Precook the bacon until it’s crispy, then set it aside.