Garlic and onions are often sautéed in butter before being used in recipes.Why do chefs do this?
A)Their flavors and/or odors are fat-soluble
B)They need to be cooked to rid them of bacteria
C)They take longer to be cooked than other ingredients
D)Their proteins need to be denatured before consumption

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Garlic and onions contain flavor compounds and sulfur-containing chemicals that are fat-soluble, meaning they dissolve in fats and oils rather than water. Sautéing them in butter allows those flavors and aromas to be extracted and evenly distributed throughout the dish.

Garlic and Onions Are Often Sautéed in Butter Before Being