1. a method of cooking in which food is baked or steamed in parchment paper or foil packets
Usage: culinary
2. the parchment paper or foil packets used in this cooking method
Usage: culinary

Examples

• The chef prepared salmon papillotes with herbs and lemon.
• Cooking vegetables in papillotes helps retain their nutrients.
• She wrapped the fish in papillotes before placing it in the oven.
• The papillotes were carefully sealed to trap the steam inside.
• Papillotes create a dramatic presentation when opened at the table.
• The restaurant specializes in various papillotes with seasonal ingredients.