undercook

verb

un·​der·​cook ˌən-dər-ˈku̇k 

undercooked; undercooking; undercooks

transitive verb

: to cook insufficiently or less than thoroughly

The kitchen badly undercooked a nicely conceived plate of grilled petrale sole fillets surrounded by potatoes and zucchini.

—Harvey Steiman

undercooked

ˌən-dər-ˈku̇kt 

adjective

a serving of undercooked chicken

Examples of undercook in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There’s nothing worse than shelling out big bucks for a fat rib eye or a bunch of lamb chops only to accidentally overcook or undercook them. —Amiel Stanek, Bon Appétit, 16 July 2024

Price at time of publish: $16 Zojirushi Micom Rice Cooker & Warmer View On Amazon View On Wayfair View On Walmart For such a simple ingredient, rice is all too easy to overcook or undercook. —Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 17 Nov. 2023

Tips for the Best Coconut-Pecan Frosting For the best frosting, keep these tips in mind: Toast the nuts: Toast to bring out the best flavor and texture of the nuts, and even the coconut if desired. Cook until thickened: Don't undercook the filling. —Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2023

Never undercook dinner again. —Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2023

When in doubt, undercook them a tiny bit.) Remove the ramekins with tongs or a spatula, transfer to a plate, sprinkle with chives, and serve with the croutons on the side. —Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 28 Mar. 2023

The secret is to undercook the onions. —Dave Quinn, PEOPLE.com, 25 Feb. 2022

Don’t undercook it. —Sarah Jampel, Bon Appétit, 6 Jan. 2022

When in doubt, undercook them. —Rick Nelson, Star Tribune, 11 June 2021

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for undercook

• kinderhook
• meadowbrook
• overlook
• overtook
• pocketbook
• storybook
• tillamook
• undertook
• betook
• casebook
• chapbook
• checkbook