释义 |
blanquette noun[ C or U ] food and drink specializeduk /blɒŋˈket/ us /blɑːŋˈket/ a dish that consists of white meat such as fish, chicken, or veal (= meat from a young cow) in a white sauce: The veal meat simmers in white blanquette sauce with mushrooms and onions. For a very reasonable price, guests feast off charcuterie, a blanquette of Bresse chicken, and a selection of local cheeses. The main course was blanquette of veal – just the trim of the meat boiled up in some sauce. The word "blanquette" comes from "blanc", which means "white" in French. Seasonal dishes include scallops with Jerusalem artichokes, veal blanquette, and chocolate mille-feuille with wild raspberries. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Savoury dishes Alfredo American chop suey arancini arroz con pollo baba ghanoush dumpling duxelles edamame egg foo yong eggs Benedict matelote matzo ball mixed grill mochi momo Scotch woodcock scrambled eggs scrapple shabu-shabu shakshuka |