salpicon

/ (ˈsælpɪkən) /


noun
  1. a mixture of chopped fish, meat, or vegetables in a sauce, used as fillings for croquettes, pastries, etc

Origin of salpicon

1
C18: 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).

  • This amount makes about a cupful of salpicon, which is enough for six patties.

    The Century Cook Book | Mary Ronald
  • The salpicon given below may be used for filling, if preferred.

    The Century Cook Book | Mary Ronald
  • Fill with mushrooms, chicken livers, creamed chicken or any salpicon.

    The Century Cook Book | Mary Ronald
  • A mixture of fruits seasoned with sugar and wine is also called a salpicon.

    The Century Cook Book | Mary Ronald