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Saute

Description:

Saute is a cooking technique that involves quickly frying food in a small amount of oil or fat over high heat. It is often used to add flavor and texture to ingredients, while retaining their natural juices.

Senses:

As a verb:

1. (cooking) To quickly fry or cook food in a small amount of oil or fat over high heat.

2. (figurative) To quickly stir-fry or cook something, usually vegetables, by tossing them in a pan or wok.

3. To cook lightly in a small amount of oil or fat until the ingredients are just tender.

As a noun:

1. (cooking) A dish or recipe prepared using the sautéing cooking technique.

Examples:

Verbs:

1. I love to sauté onions and garlic to add flavor to my pasta sauce.

2. She sautés the vegetables in a hot pan with a dash of olive oil.

3. The chef skillfully sautéed the scallops, creating a delicious crust on the outside.

Noun:

1. The chicken sauté is one of our signature dishes, cooked to perfection with a variety of fresh vegetables.

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