Korean Dictionary
How to say "Blanch" in Korean
“Blanch” in Korean is 데치다 (pronounced "daechida").
데치다
daechida
Usage & Context
Quick cooking method using boiling water followed by ice bath. Preserves color and texture of vegetables. Essential preparation step in Korean cooking.
Example Sentence
시금치를 데쳐요.
I blanch spinach.
How to use 데치다 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Blanch” is 데치다, romanized as daechida.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 데치다.
Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, '데' (dae), sounds like 'day'. '치' (chi) is like 'chee' in 'cheese'. '다' (da) is like 'dah'. The stress is on '데'.
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
데쳐요
daechyeoyo
This is the common polite form used in daily conversation.
Casual (반말)
데쳐
daechyeo
This is the casual form, often used among close friends or family.
More Example Sentences
Giving advice on preparing a specific Korean side dish.
나물 만들 때 시금치를 살짝 데쳐야 해요.
When making namul, you need to lightly blanch spinach.
Suggesting a simple and tasty way to eat blanched vegetables.
브로콜리를 데쳐서 초장에 찍어 먹으면 맛있어요.
If you blanch broccoli and dip it in chojang, it's delicious.
Sharing a cooking tip for using frozen ingredients.
냉동 만두피는 데쳐서 사용하면 더 부드러워요.
Frozen dumpling wrappers become softer if you blanch them before use.
Cultural Context
Blanching (데치다) is a fundamental technique in Korean cooking, especially for preparing various 'namul' (seasoned vegetable side dishes). It helps remove bitterness, soften texture, and preserve the vibrant color of vegetables. Often, blanched vegetables are quickly rinsed in cold water to stop the cooking process and maintain crispness.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
끓는 물에 데치다
to blanch in boiling water
살짝 데치다
to lightly blanch
채소를 데치다
to blanch vegetables
Related Expressions
삶다
samda
to boil (food for a longer time)
끓이다
kkeurida
to boil (water or liquid)
익히다
ikhida
to cook, to make done
무치다
muchida
to season (vegetables, often after blanching)
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