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Which cooking technique involves submerging food in temperature-controlled water in a sealed bag to cook it slowly and precisely?

Answer

Sous vide

Sous vide (French for 'under vacuum') seals food in a plastic bag and immerses it in a water bath held at a precise target temperature, often for hours. This ensures even cooking throughout without the risk of overcooking the exterior.

💡 Did you know?

Sous vide was developed in the 1970s by French chef Georges Pralus and scientist Bruno Goussault — Goussault later trained NASA food scientists to use the same technique for astronaut meals.

Other options people guess

  • Confit
  • Braising
  • Poaching

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  • culinary
  • french-cuisine
  • temperature
  • modern-cooking

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