sous-vide

Meanings

Adverb

• In the manner of heating in an airtight bag for an extended period of time at relatively low, but tightly controlled temperature.

Noun

• A method of cooking in which food is heated in airtight bags for an extended period of time at relatively low, but tightly controlled temperatures, in order to maintain the integrity of ingredients.
• A cooker designed to facilitate this method of cooking.

Verb

• To cook using this method.

Origin

• Borrowed from French sous-vide ("under vacuum").