Aspic

How it is used

Used to coat, surround or suspend foods in cold preparations.

Example sentences

1. A clear layer of aspic covered the chilled terrine.

   The savoury jelly forms a coating over the dish.

2. The vegetables were suspended in a light aspic.

   The set liquid holds separate pieces in position.

Common collocations

• clear aspic
• set in aspic

Related terms

• stockA flavoured liquid made by simmering bones, vegetables and aromatics in water for a long time, used as the base for soups, sauces and braises.
• plateTo arrange cooked food on a plate so that it is ready to be served and looks attractive. The noun plating means the way a dish is arranged.

More terms: Ingredients, Stocks & Sauces

• ingredient
• season
• marinade
• mother sauce
• roux
• emulsion
• zest
• produce
• dry goods
• mirepoix
• bouquet garni
• sachet d'épices