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pressure-cook

verb

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as in to steam

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Recent Examples of pressure-cook Best Amazon Big Spring Sale deals This 10-in-1 multicooker can pressure-cook, slow-cook, sauté, make rice and more. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026

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steam

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Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani — steamed under a pastry crust and flavored with seasonings blended in India by Adi’s mother.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026
The best way to preserve the magnesium content in vegetables is to microwave or steam them.

— Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2026

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