blanquette

UK
/blæŋˈkɛt/
US
/blæŋˈkɛt/

Translations

blanquettenoun
blanquettes
pl
The chef prepared a delicious blanquette for the dinner party.
Шеф-повар приготовил вкусную бланкет для званого ужина.
Additional translations
Synonyms
veal ragout
veal stew
white ragout
white stew
blanquetteadjective
more blanquette
Comp.
most blanquette
Super.
UK
/blæŋˈkɛt/
US
/blæŋˈkɛt/
Used attributively to describe dishes prepared in the style of a blanquette (i.e., cooked in a white sauce).

Definitions

blanquettenoun
A French stew of white meat such as veal, chicken, or lamb simmered in stock and served in a rich white sauce, typically thickened with cream and egg yolks.
For dinner, we enjoyed a comforting blanquette with tender veal and velvety sauce.
A sparkling white wine from the Limoux region of southern France, made predominantly from Mauzac grapes.
The sommelier recommended a chilled blanquette to accompany the oysters.
blanquetteadjective
Prepared in or characteristic of the style of a blanquette; cooked in a creamy white sauce.
She served a blanquette chicken pie topped with puff pastry.