mirepoix

or mire·pois

[ mir-pwah ]

noun

1. a flavoring made from diced vegetables, seasonings, herbs, and sometimes meat, often placed in a pan to cook with meat or fish.
2. finely chopped vegetables, as onions and carrots, sometimes with meat, often used as a bed for meat that is to be braised.

mirepoix

/ mɪəˈpwɑː /

noun

1. a mixture of sautéed root vegetables used as a base for braising meat or for various sauces

Word History and Origins

Origin of mirepoix¹

1875–80; < French; said to have been named after C. P. G. F. de Lévis, duke of Mirepoix, 18th-century French diplomat

Word History and Origins

Origin of mirepoix¹

French, probably named in honour of C. P. G. F. de Lévis, Duke of Mirepoix, 18th-century French general

Example Sentences

Whether you’re an espresso aficionado, a Neapolitan-pizza devotee, or a master of mirepoix, there is something for you in the wide world of portable kitchen items.

From Outside Online

Put mushrooms in strainer basket and put the basket into the Thermomix with the mirepoix in the bottom.

From The Daily Beast

Pour the broth from the Thermomix into the pot through the strainer basket, so that the mirepoix is separated out.

From The Daily Beast

An embrace which surprised me more than all the rest had done was one from Madam de Mirepoix, for she also was at the castle.

From Project Gutenberg

The Duc de Mirepoix, then governor of the province, endeavoured to turn the popular feeling to some account.

From Project Gutenberg

Madame having sent for me, I saw the Marechale de Mirepoix coming in.

From Project Gutenberg

The Marechale de Mirepoix, who had the best head in Madame's council, was the only one who encouraged her.

From Project Gutenberg

Truss fourteen snipe and cook them in a mirepoix made with plenty of ham, fat bacon, herbs, and a wine glass of Marsala.

From Project Gutenberg