duxelles

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A finely chopped mixture of mushrooms, onions, shallots and herbs sautéed in butter and reduced to a paste, used in stuffings and sauces (as in beef Wellington) or as a garnish.

Pronunciation

/dʊkˈsɛl/ /dʌkˈsɛl(z)/

Word forms

duxelles

Etymology

French d' + Uxelles; the dish is said to have been named for Nicolas Chalon du Blé, marquis d'Uxelles, maréchal de France.

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