The “G” terms are
so easy that you get a break today with a really short post. The invitation is
still open--if you have a food term you’ve wondered about, put it into the
comments below, and I’ll give you a response on the appropriate letter day.
Gratinee is, very
simply, food that is covered with a crust. Another word for gratinee is au gratin. When food is
baked with breadcrumbs and cheese it is called au gratin style. Gratinee is an early 20th
century term that has fallen into disuse as au gratin replaced it.
Gremolata (or
sometimes spelled Gremolada) is a condiment (an edible sauce to impart
more flavor to a dish) served with veal dishes or even fish or seafood. The
condiment traditionally includes parsley, lemon zest, and garlic, all finely
minced and mixed together.
To make your own, check the Internet for dozens of recipes
or just mince together 1 bunch of parsley, a clove of garlic, a teaspoon of
lemon zest, and salt and pepper to taste. This is a very fresh tasting
condiment to pep up a bland dish.
I think it must be marvelous to be with you when confronted with one of those menus that just assume you know what everything means. Your posts are revelatory:)
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Oh, Jennifer! What I DON"T know is legion! But I am very good at trying to find out what terms mean. And, hanging out with personal chefs and the like who use words like chiffonade when they prep food also helps. So glad you are enjoying this series (as I am yours).
DeleteI think it must be marvelous to be with you when confronted with one of those menus that just assume you know what everything means. Your posts are revelatory:)
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Stopping by on the 8th day of the #atozchallenge. Love this blog for foodies. The presentation is great, focused, uncluttered. Thanks for the time and talent it takes to create this. If you have time or interest, I am writing about gardens and related topics this month. Stop by and see me.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Stepheny. That is what I'm going for. Cut through the rhetoric and get the info. I'm glad you stopped by for a peek. Come again! I will check out your challenge posts!
DeleteGremolata sounds nice. Like something I could make because it's late autumn and lemons will be in season soon and I'd just need to add the other ingredients. Learning so much about food and prep in this challenge.
ReplyDeleteIt will be different from what people are used to, so that's always fun for me when serving dinner! I'm glad to see you again.
DeleteFirst time coming across the term Gremolata.
ReplyDeleteJ.L. Campbell writes at The Character Depot and the Jamaican Kid Lit Blog.
Isn't it fun to find a new word in cooking? Thanks for coming by. I'll drop in to your Character Depot place and check it out!
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