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Wednesday Word: Mirepoix
Mirepoix - noun.
Mirepoix (mir-pwah) is a good word to learn as the weather gets chillier. It refers to a trio of veggies that form an excellent base for many dishes--celery, onion, and carrots in a 1:2:1 ratio.
Allegedly coined in the 18th century after the Duke of Mirepoix, mirepoix becomes pincage when tomato paste is added.
Bonus word: In Italian, this mixture is called sofrito, but contains garlic, bell peppers, and tomatoes in addition to celery, onion, and carrots.
Mirepoix (mir-pwah) is a good word to learn as the weather gets chillier. It refers to a trio of veggies that form an excellent base for many dishes--celery, onion, and carrots in a 1:2:1 ratio.
Allegedly coined in the 18th century after the Duke of Mirepoix, mirepoix becomes pincage when tomato paste is added.
Bonus word: In Italian, this mixture is called sofrito, but contains garlic, bell peppers, and tomatoes in addition to celery, onion, and carrots.