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

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salpicon

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

Grape-fruit may be used in the same way; it may also be combined with the orange salpicon.

From The Century Cook Book by Ronald, Mary

Fruit or a fruit salpicon is usually preferred to oysters as a first course.

From Dinners and Luncheons Novel Suggestions for Social Occasions by Pierce, Paul

Fill the center with boiled macaroni and cheese, mixed with a well-reduced Béchamel sauce; or fill the timbale with a salpicon of sweetbreads and mushrooms.

From The Century Cook Book by Ronald, Mary

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

From The Century Cook Book by Ronald, Mary