sauté

/soʊˈteɪ/ French Origin Food & Drink

Original Word

sauté

French

Entered English

19th century

First recorded usage in English

The Story Behind "sauté"

From French 'sauté', past participle of 'sauter' (to jump), referring to food cooked quickly in a small amount of hot fat while being tossed or 'jumped' in the pan. One of the most basic cooking techniques in Western cuisine.

Example Usage

"Sauté the onions in butter until they're golden brown."

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