Quick cook in a hot pan!
Saute comes from the French word meaning "to jump" - because you toss the food in the pan!
It's cooking food quickly in a little fat (oil or butter) over high heat.
1. Heat the pan first! Add fat, let it get hot.
2. Add food in single layer! Don't crowd the pan.
3. Let it sit! Don't stir constantly. Let it get brown.
4. Toss or flip! Get the other side brown.
5. Season! Add salt and pepper at the end.
Vegetables: Mushrooms, onions, peppers, zucchini, greens
Proteins: Chicken pieces, shrimp, tofu
Garlic and onions: The start of almost every recipe!