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salpicon

/ ˈsælpɪkən /

noun

  1. a mixture of chopped fish, meat, or vegetables in a sauce, used as fillings for croquettes, pastries, etc
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of salpicon1

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

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 salpicon given below may be used for filling, if preferred.

Fill with mushrooms, chicken livers, creamed chicken or any salpicon.

A mixture of fruits seasoned with sugar and wine is also called a salpicon.

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