salpicon
/ (ˈsælpɪkən) /
noun
a mixture of chopped fish, meat, or vegetables in a sauce, used as fillings for croquettes, pastries, etc
Origin of salpicon
1C18: from French, from Spanish salpicar to sprinkle with salt
Words Nearby salpicon
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How to use salpicon in a sentence
Proceed as above, using some of the salpicon as prepared for the rissoles de homard (No. 400).
The Gastronomic Regenerator: | Alexis SoyerThis amount makes about a cupful of salpicon, which is enough for six patties.
The Century Cook Book | Mary RonaldThe salpicon given below may be used for filling, if preferred.
The Century Cook Book | Mary RonaldFill with mushrooms, chicken livers, creamed chicken or any salpicon.
The Century Cook Book | Mary RonaldA mixture of fruits seasoned with sugar and wine is also called a salpicon.
The Century Cook Book | Mary Ronald
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