bercy

Thân thiện

The chef prepares a classic bercy sauce for the fish.

Definition

Noun: 1. A compound butter sauce: "Bercy" refers to a classic French sauce made by creaming butter with a reduction of white wine, finely chopped shallots, and parsley.

Usage

"Bercy" is used as a singular, uncountable noun to name this specific sauce. It is typically used in culinary contexts. * The chef prepared a classic bercy to accompany the grilled fish. * For this recipe, the bercy is finished with a squeeze of lemon juice.

Advanced Usage

• As a culinary term: The word can also be used adjectivally to describe a dish that is prepared or served with this sauce.
  • We are serving bercy sole tonight.
  • The menu features steak with a bercy sauce.

Variants and Related Words

• Bercy butter: A compound butter made with the same ingredients (shallots, parsley, white wine) that is chilled, sliced, and melted over hot food. This is a related preparation but is a distinct compound noun, not a variant of "bercy" alone.

Synonyms

• Compound butter sauce: A general descriptive term.
• Beurre composé: The French term for compound butter, of which is a specific type.

Related Phrases

• À la Bercy: A French culinary phrase meaning "in the style of Bercy," indicating a dish garnished or served with this sauce or its components.
  • The sole à la Bercy is poached in white wine with shallots.

Học thuật

Noun

1. butter creamed with white wine and shallots and parsley

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Bercy
• Bercy butter