En Papillote (French: "in parchment") is a method of
cooking in which the food is put into a folded pouch or parcel and then
baked. The parcel is typically made from folded
parchment paper, but other material such as a
paper bag or
aluminium foil may be used. The parcel holds in moisture to steam the food.
The moisture may be from the food itself or from an added moisture source like water, wine, butter or oil.
En Papillote is perhaps most often used to cook fish. Choice of herbs, seasonings and spices depend on the particular recipe being prepared.
The pouch should be sealed with careful folding.