lyonnaise

Thân thiện

The chef prepares a classic lyonnaise salad.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Cooked with onions: Describes a dish, typically a preparation of potatoes or other vegetables, that is cooked with onions, often sautéed or fried.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The menu features lyonnaise potatoes as a side dish.
  • She prepared a simple lyonnaise of green beans for dinner.

Advanced Usage

• Culinary Term: The term is primarily used in culinary contexts to specify a classic French cooking style where onions are a key ingredient in the preparation.
  • The chef's signature is a lyonnaise salad, which includes frisée lettuce, bacon, and a poached egg.

Variants and Related Words

• Lyonnaise sauce (noun): A sauce made with onions, white wine, and vinegar, often served with meats.
  • The steak was served with a rich lyonnaise sauce.

Synonyms

• Cooked with onions: The most direct synonym, though it lacks the specific culinary tradition implied by "lyonnaise."

Related Phrases

• À la lyonnaise (phrase): A French phrase meaning "in the style of Lyon," often used interchangeably with "lyonnaise" to describe dishes cooked with onions, reflecting the cuisine of the Lyon region.
  • The chicken was prepared à la lyonnaise.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. cooked with onions