Sweat technique
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This unfortunately-named technique involves cooking vegetables slowly in a covered pan, to tenderise them without taking on any colour. The vegetables will retain more moisture and any juices that escape will concentrate in the cooking fat.
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Have a go at using the sweat method in this butternut squash and creamy blue cheese risotto
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