Sous-vide technique

Guide / technique

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Sous-vide ("under vacuum") seals food in a bag and cooks it in a precisely controlled water bath — often 50-65°C for meat — so the entire piece reaches exactly the target temperature, never past it. Steaks come out edge-to-edge rosy, then get a hard sear; eggs, fish, and vegetables gain textures conventional heat cannot reach.

What to order

  • Sous-vide steak — evenly rosy throughout, finished with a hard sear
  • Slow-cooked egg (onsen-style, 63°C) — barely-set white, custard yolk
  • Sous-vide salmon — cooked low, uniformly silken
  • Sous-vide short rib — days-long cooks that are tender yet still pink
  • Duck breast — precise medium with rendered, crisped skin

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Frequently asked questions

Why do restaurants use sous-vide?

Consistency and texture: every portion hits the exact target temperature, holds until service, and never overcooks during a rush. The sear or garnish is added at the end for flavor and crust.

Is sous-vide food safe at such low temperatures?

Yes — safety is time plus temperature, not temperature alone. Held long enough, 55-60°C pasteurizes just as surely as a quick blast of high heat; that combination is the core of the method.

How do I spot sous-vide dishes on a menu?

Words like "63° egg", "48-hour short rib", or "slow-cooked" usually mean a water bath. SeEat’s dish descriptions surface these cues, and its photos show the telltale edge-to-edge doneness.

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