eschalot
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of eschalot
1695–1705; < French, Middle French eschalotte, diminutive of eschaloigne scallion
Example Sentences
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Obs.—We like a little lemon-peel with eschalot; the haut goût of the latter is much ameliorated by the delicate aroma of the former.
From The Cook's Oracle; and Housekeeper's Manual by Kitchiner, William
Rub a hot dish with an eschalot or onion; pour the sauce in, and lay the turbot carefully in the midst.
From The Lady's Own Cookery Book, and New Dinner-Table Directory; In Which will Be Found a Large Collection of Original Receipts. 3rd ed. by Bury, Charlotte Campbell, Lady
It is only in coarse cooking that the flavour of onions, pepper, garlic, nutmeg, and eschalot is permitted to prevail.
From The Jewish Manual Practical Information in Jewish and Modern Cookery with a Collection of Valuable Recipes & Hints Relating to the Toilette by Montefiore, Judith Cohen, Lady
Potato Rissoles.—Boil the potatoes floury; mash them, seasoning them with salt and a little cayenne; mince parsley very fine, and work up with the potatoes, adding eschalot, also chopped small.
From Burroughs' Encyclopaedia of Astounding Facts and Useful Information, 1889 by Burroughs, Barkham
The most elegant preparation of the onion tribe is the eschalot wine, No. 402.
From The Cook's Oracle; and Housekeeper's Manual by Kitchiner, William
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