sauté

UK: ˈsəʊteɪ | US: soʊˈteɪ

Definition

  1. vt. to fry quickly in a small amount of fat

  2. adj. fried quickly in a small amount of fat

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Etymology

The word "sauté" comes directly from French, where it is the past participle of the verb sauter ("to jump"). This reflects the cooking technique of tossing ingredients in a pan, causing them to "jump" as they fry quickly. The term was adopted into English in the 19th century, retaining its original spelling and culinary meaning.

Examples

  1. Sauté the onions until they turn golden brown.

  2. She prepared a delicious sauté of vegetables with garlic.

  3. The chef recommends sautéing the mushrooms in butter.

  4. This recipe calls for sautéed chicken and bell peppers.

  5. For best results, sauté the shrimp over high heat.