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Fricasseeing: meaning, definitions and examples

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fricasseeing

 

[ frɪkəˌsiːɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

cooking technique

Fricasseeing refers to a method of cooking where ingredients, typically meat and vegetables, are sautéed and then braised in a sauce. This technique often involves using a white sauce or gravy that may include cream and seasonings. The dish is usually served with the sauce over the ingredients.

Synonyms

braising, sauteing, stewing

Examples of usage

  • I love fricasseeing chicken with mushrooms.
  • She is fricasseeing vegetables for the stew.
  • The chef recommends fricasseeing the beef for enhanced flavor.

Translations

Translations of the word "fricasseeing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fricassé

🇮🇳 फ्रिकसे

🇩🇪 Fricassée

🇮🇩 fricassee

🇺🇦 фрикасе

🇵🇱 frikasee

🇯🇵 フリカッセ

🇫🇷 fricassée

🇪🇸 fricasé

🇹🇷 frikase

🇰🇷 프리카세

🇸🇦 فريكاسي

🇨🇿 frikassé

🇸🇰 frikasee

🇨🇳 炖菜

🇸🇮 frikase

🇮🇸 fricassee

🇰🇿 фрикасе

🇬🇪 ფრიკასე

🇦🇿 frikase

🇲🇽 fricasé

Word origin

The term 'fricassee' comes from the French word 'fricassée', which originates from the Old French 'fricassee', a diminutive form of 'fricasser', meaning to cut into pieces. The concept was commonly used in medieval cooking, describing a method of cooking meats with vegetables and sauce. The French culinary style significantly influenced Western cooking techniques, including fricasseeing. By the 17th century, the word made its way into English cuisine and became associated with a variety of dishes. The preparation methods and ingredients have evolved over time, but the essence of fricasseeing as a comforting dish has remained popular across cultures.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,518, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.