Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sous-vide
noun, verb
/suː viːd/
Definition
A method of cooking food slowly at a low temperature in a vacuum-sealed bag.
Examples
- The steak was perfectly cooked using the sous-vide method.
- She decided to try sous-vide cooking for her dinner party.
- After several hours in the sous-vide, the vegetables were tender and flavorful.
Meaning
The term ‘sous-vide’ is French for ‘under vacuum.’ It refers to a technique where food is placed in a sealed bag and cooked in a temperature-controlled water bath for an extended period of time, allowing for precise cooking.
Synonyms
- Low-temperature cooking
- Vacuum cooking
