word
Sous Vide
soo VEED
suː viːdListen
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Syllable breakdown
sooVEED
Dictionary meaning
A cooking technique in which food is vacuum-sealed in a bag and cooked at a precisely controlled low temperature in a water bath for an extended period, resulting in uniform doneness and enhanced flavor retention.
History and origin
French
Examples
- The chef cooked the steak sous vide at 55°C for two hours before searing.
- Sous vide cooking ensures chicken is perfectly cooked through without drying out.
Common mispronunciations
soo vidsoo vi-DAY
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