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"modom" > ha scritto nel messaggio
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> On Thu, 9 Feb 2006 08:10:02 +0100, "Pandora" >
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>>> While they roasted, I chopped a mirepoix and sweated it in olive oil.
>>> About 1 1/2 tablespoons each. When the mirepoix began to get a little
>>> color, I added chicken stock and wine -- about a cup of each. Maybe
>>> more chicken stock than that. Reduced it a lot. A lot. Then I added
>>> about 1 1/2 teaspons of dijon mustard and two dashes of cayenne.

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>>What is a mirepoix?

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> From: http://www.foodreference.com/html/fmirepoix.html
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> "A mirepoix is a mixture of diced vegetables, carrots, onions and
> celery (sometimes with ham or bacon), usually sauted in butter. It is
> said to have been created in the 18th century by the chef of the Duc
> de Levis-Mirepoix in France. Mirepoix is used to flavor stews, soups,
> stocks, etc. The usual mixture is 50% onions, and 25% each carrots and
> celery."


Oh! I understand, We call it "Soffritto"!
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>>I think I will make ASAP. I like the combination of taste you made.
>>Thank you
>>Pandora

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> Remember to trust your instincts about relative measurements and
> proportions. Go with what seems right to you.


Of course. Thank you very much!
Pandora
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