Boil

Boiling water

About boiling

Boiling, as it applies to cooking, means cooking foods in boiling water. In most populated parts of the world, plain water boils at temperatures from about 200°F to 212°F (95°C to 100°C). This varies with the atmospheric pressure, which in turn varies with both altitude and barometric pressure. When the water is salted, the boiling temperature is slightly higher than for un-salted water.

Foods suitable for boiling include fish, vegetables, pasta, eggs, meats, sauces, stocks and soups.