variants
or less commonly saute
sautéed also sauteed; sautéing also sauteing
: 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.—Nika Hazleton
variants
or less commonly saute
: a food that is fried in a small amount of fat : a sautéed dish
In this simple saute, high-quality ingredients make a difference …—Elaine Johnson
Starters such as creamed corn risotto with shrimp sauté …—Bruce Feiler
sauté
adjective
variants
or less commonly saute
1
: fried in a small amount of fat
roast beef with sauté potatoes
2
: used in sautéing
a sauté pan
improve your sauté technique
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“Sauté.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/saut%C3%A9. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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