👉 Precooking is a method of cooking where food or ingredients are first cooked, then added to another dish. This can be done in a variety of ways such as roasting, baking, frying, steaming, simmering, and more. In culinary terms, it involves adding the ingredients to a pot or pan before cooking them, which helps ensure that the food is cooked evenly and maintains its texture and flavor. It's often used for dishes like soups, stews, casseroles