Sentence examples for boil from inspiring English sources

When it starts to boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

Boil new potatoes or Jersey Royals (halve or quarter any big'uns) until tender.

Bring a saucepan of water to the boil, then whisk the water vigorously to create a whirlpool effect.

Make your own rhubarb cordial – put 400-450g rhubarb, 250g sugar, the juice of half a lemon and 500ml water in a pan, bring to a boil, simmer until the rhubarb has disintegrated, then cool, strain through muslin into a jug (it will take a few hours to drip through) and refrigerate; or buy a decent commercial brand.

Stir gently with a wooden spoon, letting the mixture heat through, but stay just short of coming to a boil.

Bring back up to the boil, then turn down the heat and simmer on a medium heat until the stock has been absorbed.

Add the risen bagels, in batches, and boil for 1 minute on each side.

7 While the bagels rise, preheat the oven to 180C/350F/gas mark 4, bring a large pan of water to the boil and dust a large baking tray generously with semolina or fine polenta.

Bring the cream to just under a boil in a small saucepan.

Add 1 tbsp salt and bring to the boil, then turn down the heat, cover and simmer for about 20-25 minuntil until cooked through.

On the boil Boil a pot of water and add the noodles.