MIREPOIX

Etymology

Noun

mirepoix (countable and uncountable, plural mirepoix)

A combination of diced onions, carrots, celery and herbs sautéed in oil or butter as used in French cooking.

(figurative) A mixture.

Synonyms

• (cuisine): sofrito / soffrito / sofritto / soffritto

Source: Wiktionary



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