Basic Details
Word: Saut
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To cook food quickly in a small amount of oil or butter over high heat.
Synonyms: Fry, sear, stir-fry
Antonyms: Boil, steam, stew
Idioms and Phrases
- Saut the onions: To deal with a problem or a situation in a quick and efficient manner. Example: "He sauted the onions of the project by finishing the report ahead of schedule."
- Saut away the blues: To cook and enjoy your meals to feel happier. Example: "Cooking my favourite dish every weekend helps me saut away the blues and relax."
Usage Examples
Example 1: To make the stir-fry, first, saut the garlic and onions until they are golden brown.
Example 2: The chef decided to saut the vegetables separately to enhance their flavours before serving them.
Example 3: For the pasta sauce, sauting the tomatoes brings out their natural sweetness.
Fun Fact
The term "saut" comes from the French word "sauter," which means "to jump," referring to how food jumps in the pan when it is cooked over high heat.
Famous Quote
"Cooking is like love. It should be entered into with abandon or not at all." Harriet Van Horne
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "saut" mean?
a) To cook slowly
b) To cook quickly in oil
c) To bake in the oven
d) To boil in water
Answer: b) To cook quickly in oil
2. Which of these is a synonym of "saut"?
a) Boil
b) Fry
c) Steam
d) Microwave
Answer: b) Fry
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "saut"?
a) Stir-fry
b) Cook
c) Stew
d) Griddle
Answer: c) Stew
4. Which sentence uses "saut" correctly?
a) She sauted the chicken for hours until it was tender.
b) They like to saut vegetables quickly before adding them to the soup.
c) He decided to saut the dish in cold water.
d) They saut the cake in the oven for a quick dessert.
Answer: b) They like to saut vegetables quickly before adding them to the soup.
5. Which idiom means the same as "saut"?
a) Saut the onions
b) Bake the cake
c) Stew the meat
d) Grill the fish
Answer: a) Saut the onions
