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There’s a close cousin to sautéing called “sweating”—and yes, that’s the real term. It means cooking veggies over low heat until they release moisture and turn translucent, like a sad ghost. Sautéing is the loud, fast version; sweating is the quiet, therapeutic one.

You sweat onions for a sauce, but you sauté them for fajitas. One is a gentle hug; the other is a high-five with a hot pan.

How to Know You’re Doing It Right

Your food should be golden brown, not charcoal black. If you see smoke, you’ve gone too far—like that time you told a joke at a wedding. The sizzle should be a constant, happy hiss, not a panicked scream.

And here’s a playful exaggeration that’s basically true: If you sauté properly, you’ll feel like a Michelin-starred ninja. You’ll toss mushrooms in the air, catch them with a flick of the wrist, and pretend you’re in a cooking competition. (I’ve done this. I’ve also dropped half the batch on the floor. It’s fine.)