Definition: Sauté - To cook something quickly over direct heat with a small amount of oil or fat.
Pronunciation: saw-TAY,soh-tay
Alternate Spellings: Saute
Examples: The chef must sauté the garlic before adding it to the pasta.
Sauté
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