mirepoix
noun[Cusually singular]
food & drinkspecializeduk/ˌmɪəˈpwɑː/us/ˌmɪr.əˈpwɑː/pluralmirepoixamixofvegetables,typicallyonions,carrots, andcelery, that arecutintosmallpiecesandgentlyfriedas abaseforsoups,sauces, etc.:
asaucemade of mirepoix,stock, andtomatoes
Add a mirepoix ofchoppedcelery,carrot,onion, andgarlic, andfrygentlyso itsoftens.
Add the mirepoixingredientsto the samepanandbrown.
- Isprinkledthe mirepoix around thelambin theroastingpanandcookedat180degrees.
- Mirepoix is used toflavourmanysoupsandsaucesinFrenchandItaliancuisine.
Types of vegetable
- alfalfa
- allium
- Anaheim
- artichoke
- arugula
- Chinese cabbage
- Chinese leaves
- collard
- corn on the cob
- corn salad
- Jerusalem artichoke
- jicama
- kabocha
- kale
- kohlrabi
- salsify
- savoy cabbage
- scallion
- Scotch bonnet
- shallot
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