Fricassee

usgb/ˈfrɪkəsiː/
noun

A dish made by cutting meat into small pieces, browning it, and then stewing it in a sauce.

For dinner, they served a delicious chicken fricassee with mushrooms.
Visual representation of "fricassee" - A dish made by cutting meat into small pieces, browning it, and then stewing it in a sauce.

Often appears as...

  • chicken fricassee
  • vegetable fricassee
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Classic Dish

Fricassee is a traditional French dish, known for its rich flavor and elegance.

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The menu featured a classic lamb fricassee.
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Culinary Techniques

Understanding fricassee involves two cooking techniques: sautéing and stewing.

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Learning to fricassee will improve both your sautéing and stewing skills.
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Hearty Meals

'Fricassee' implies a comfort food, often enjoyed in colder weather or for a filling meal.

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Grandma made a warming chicken fricassee on the cold night.
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