mise en place
noun[U]
food & drinkspecializeduk/ˌmiːz ɒn ˈplæs/us/ˌmiːz oʊn ˈplɑːs/thepreparationof thefoodandequipmentyou will need before youstartcooking,especiallyin arestaurantkitchen:
A goodmealis always theresultofplanning,organization, and a mise enplaceofingredients.
Toprepareyourmise enplace,peeltheceleryroot,squash,carrots, andonions.
- Do the mise enplaceahead, put it in thefridge, and just put it all together when you areready.
- Make alistof the things that should be done aspartof the mise enplace.
- Mise enplace: Cut all ofyourveggiesbeforehand!
Cookery terms
- amandine
- au gratin
- courgetti
- cube steak
- cuisine
- curdle
- dessertspoon
- dessertspoonful
- extra-rare
- jus
- leavening
- lemony
- mirepoix
- niçoise
- tablespoonful
- teaspoonful
- uncooked
- à la grecque
- à la king
- à la mode