To cook food quickly in a small amount of fat or oil, until brown, in a skillet or saute pan over direct heat. The saute pan and fat must be hot before the food is added, otherwise the food will absorb oil and become soggy. The term means literally to 'jump'.
Sauternes
Sweet white wine that comes from the vineyards of Sauternes in the BORDEAUX region of France. The distince flavor of the Sauternes is produced by late picking of the grapes when they are overripe.
