How to sauté lightly in a pan
Cook food quickly in a skillet with a little oil, tossing or flipping until lightly browned.
Heat a skillet/pan on the stove, add a small amount of oil, then add the ingredient (e.g., onions). Cook lightly while flipping/tossing until it starts to brown, then proceed with the rest of the dish.
The short version
- Uses a little oil in a pan
- Cook lightly until a little brown
- Flip/toss while cooking
What you need
- skillet or pan
- stove
- cooking oil
How to do it
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Heat a skillet or pan on the stove.
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Add a small amount of oil.
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Add the food (e.g., onions) and cook lightly.
Flip/toss as it cooks so it browns a little without overcooking.
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Stop once lightly browned and continue the recipe (add other ingredients or combine).
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