Aspic: meaning, definitions and examples

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aspic

 

[ หˆรฆspษชk ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

culinary dish

Aspic is a savory jelly made from meat stock or consommรฉ. It is typically used to encase meats, vegetables, and other ingredients, creating a decorative presentation for dishes. Aspic is usually served cold and can be a part of appetizers or a main dish.

Synonyms

gelรฉe, jelly, stock jelly

Examples of usage

  • The chef prepared a delicious chicken aspic for the party.
  • A colorful array of vegetables was set in the aspic.
  • She served the aspic with a tangy mustard sauce.

Translations

Translations of the word "aspic" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gelatina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเฅ‡เคฒเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Aspik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ aspik

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐัะฟั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ galaretka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใ‚นใƒ”ใƒƒใ‚ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท aspic

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ aspic

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aspik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์• ์Šคํ”ฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุณุจูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aspik

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ aspik

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ˜Ž่ƒถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ aspik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ aspik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัะฟะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒกแƒžแƒ˜แƒ™แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aspik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ aspic

Etymology

The term 'aspic' originates from the French word 'aspic', which means a dish made with gelatinous meat stock. It is derived from the Old French term 'aspe', referring to the aspic or viper, sometimes related to a dish garnished with the image of the snake. The method of using gelatin to preserve and enhance the flavor of meats started gaining popularity in the 19th century, particularly in French cuisine. Aspic exemplifies the culinary finesse associated with French cooking, where presentation and flavor are intertwined. Over time, aspic has become an internationally recognized dish, evolving in various cultures with numerous adaptations and interpretations.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,412, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.