cook for ten minutes
/kʊk fɔːr ten ˈmɪn.ɪts/
Meaning
This phrase is a common cooking instruction that tells you how long to heat, boil, or bake food. It ensures the food is safe to eat and has the right texture.
Examples
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Boil the pasta and let it cook for ten minutes.
Boil the pasta and let it cook for ten minutes.
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You should cook the soup for ten minutes on medium heat.
You should cook the soup for ten minutes on medium heat.
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Cook the vegetables for ten minutes until they are soft.
Cook the vegetables for ten minutes until they are soft.
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After adding the spices, cook for ten minutes to blend the flavors.
After adding the spices, cook for ten minutes to blend the flavors.
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I usually cook the chicken breasts for ten minutes on each side.
I usually cook the chicken breasts for ten minutes on each side.
Common Mistakes
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✗ Cook during ten minutes.
✓ Cook for ten minutes.
We use 'for' to show the duration of time in English, not 'during'.
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✗ Cook for ten minute.
✓ Cook for ten minutes.
The word 'minutes' must be plural because 'ten' is more than one.
Related Expressions
Practice
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Put the rice in the pot and let it ___.
💡 Heat it for 10 mins.
Show answer
cook for ten minutes
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To make the sauce thicker, you need to ___ on low heat.
💡 Heat the sauce for a short duration of 10 minutes.
Show answer
cook for ten minutes