Sautéing, defined.
To sauté is to cook food quickly in a minimal amount of fat over relatively high heat. The word comes from the French verb sauter, which means "to jump," and describes not only how food reacts when placed in a hot pan but also the method of tossing the food in the pan.
What do you mean by sauteing?
(Entry 1 of 3) transitive verb. : to fry (food, such as small pieces of meat or vegetables) in a small amount of fat Sauté the mushrooms in 3 tablespoons of the butter until they are golden.—
What is the purpose of sauteing?
The ultimate goal of sauteing? To quickly cook diced or chopped foods so that they are lightly browned, yet thoroughly cooked through, preserving texture, flavor and moisture. Sauteing properly, however, takes the correct technique and skill.
