salpicon

British  

/ ˈsælpɪkən /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of salpicon

C18: from French, from Spanish salpicar to sprinkle with salt

Example Sentences

A salpicon is a mixture of cooked meats, which are cut into dice and combined with a sauce, mushrooms, and truffles.

From The Century Cook Book by Ronald, Mary

The little paper cases must have a ring of cress arranged, about a quarter of an inch thick; the salpicon, put in carefully with a small spoon, will hold it in place.

From The Belgian Cookbook by Various

Then fill with salpicon, and replace the cover, or small circle of paste.

From The Century Cook Book by Ronald, Mary

Or, use a border mold for the forcemeat, and fill the center of the ring, when unmolded, with the salpicon.

From The Century Cook Book by Ronald, Mary

When the cream is frozen, stir in the salpicon of fruit, drained; replace the lid of the freezer and turn it for five minutes.

From The Century Cook Book by Ronald, Mary