salpicon

/ (ˈsælpɪkən) /

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noun

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

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Word Origin for salpicon

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

Words nearby salpicon

saloop, Salop, salopettes, Salopian, salpa, salpicon, salpiglossis, salpingectomy, salpingitis, salpingo-, salpingostomy

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How to use salpicon in a sentence

Proceed as above, using some of the salpicon as prepared for the rissoles de homard (No. 400).
The Gastronomic Regenerator:|Alexis Soyer
This amount makes about a cupful of salpicon, which is enough for six patties.
The Century Cook Book|Mary Ronald
The salpicon given below may be used for filling, if preferred.
The Century Cook Book|Mary Ronald
Fill with mushrooms, chicken livers, creamed chicken or any salpicon.
The Century Cook Book|Mary Ronald

A mixture of fruits seasoned with sugar and wine is also called a salpicon.
The Century Cook Book|Mary Ronald