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mise en place
or mise-en-place
[ mee zahn-plos ]
/ mi zɑ̃ ˈplɒs /
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noun French.
the gathering and preliminary preparation of the ingredients and equipment to be used in cooking or serving food: The chef started the mise en place for the curry: chopping tomatoes, cutting onions, and measuring spices.
the ingredients and equipment gathered and prepared before cooking: The dish is the perfect size for minced herbs and other mise-en-place you need within easy reach of the stove.
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Origin of mise en place
First recorded in 1860–65; French: literally, “a putting in place”
Words nearby mise en place
misdo, misdoubt, mise, misease, miseducate, mise en place, mise en scène, misemploy, mis en bouteilles, Miseno, Misenus
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How to use mise en place in a sentence
These glasses will hold your wine, yes, but they are also an interior designer’s dream, applying themselves readily to creatively vivid table settings and dining room mise en place.
Well, since you asked, they are offered in an array of sizes that are great for holding your mise en place or tossing a large salad for your next dinner party.
Why restaurant supply stores are the best places to buy kitchen tools|Aaron Hutcherson|July 23, 2021|Washington PostThe industry notion of mise en place — everything in its place, ready to go — makes for less labor come mealtime.
The food critic gets critiqued: What Tom Sietsema learned in a year of pandemic home cooking|Tom Sietsema|July 14, 2021|Washington PostProfessional chefs refer to the technique of getting everything kitchen-ready as mise en place, or “everything in its place.”
British Dictionary definitions for mise en place
mise en place
/ French (miz ɑ̃ plas) /
noun
(in a restaurant kitchen) the preparation of equipment and food before service begins
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