sous vide

[ soo veed ]

noun

1. the technique of cooking ingredients in a vacuum-sealed plastic pouch, usually for a long time at a low temperature.

sous-vide

/ ˌsuːˈviːd /

adjective

1. denoting a form of catering in which food is cooked slowly in a plastic bag, vacuum-packed, and then frozen until required

Other Words From

• sous-vide adjective adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of sous vide¹

First recorded in 1985–90; from French: literally, “under vacuum”

Word History and Origins

Origin of sous vide¹

French, literally: under vacuum

Example Sentences

Anova Precision Cooker is the perfect little sous-vide gadget for the budding gastronomist.

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A day long (or multiday) sous vide cook can turn cheap cuts of meat as tender and tasty as filet.

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To be sure, I use a lot of gadget shortcuts: slow cooker, sous vide, now a pressure cooker.

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The sous vide required a vacuum sealer (you can kludge it with plastic bags and a straw, but I am not that dedicated).

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Sous Vide Supreme Demi  This has been the big addition to our kitchen this year.

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