sous vide

[soo veed]

noun

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

Related formssous-vide, adjective, adverb

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Examples from the Web for sous-vide

Contemporary Examples

Without the sous-vide, I definitely wouldn't cling to the vacuum sealer, though it does save us some money.
What's the Most Indispensable Kitchen Machine?
Megan McArdle
October 26, 2012
Sous-vide machine, vacuum sealer, stand mixer, Thermomix (used to be a food processor), toaster oven, and stick blender.
What's the Most Indispensable Kitchen Machine?
Megan McArdle
October 26, 2012

British Dictionary definitions for sous-vide

sous-vide

adjective

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

Word Origin

French, literally: under vacuum

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