Mirepoix

  

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A culinary preparation consisting of a mixture of diced vegetables (carrot, onion, celery and sometimes a bouquet garni, raw ham or lean bacon) that is used to enhance the flavour of meat, game and fish dishes and in the preparation of sauces. Unlike a “Matignon” which is similar, a Mirepoix is not served as a part of the dish, but strained out. References and further readings: --- Larousse Gastronomique, completely revised and updated [Clarkson Potter:New York] 2001 (p. 751) --- An A to Z of Food and Drink, John Ayto [Oxford University Press:Oxford] 2002 (p. 215) --- Oxford Companion to Food, Alan Davidson [Oxford University Press:Oxford] 1999 (p. 509)

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