Definition

Noun: A small, solid cube made from dehydrated meat, vegetable, or fish stock, used to add flavor to soups, sauces, and other dishes by dissolving it in hot water.

Usage

A stock cube is a seasoning ingredient. It is typically dissolved in boiling water to create a quick broth or used directly in cooking to enhance flavor. It is a convenient alternative to making stock from scratch.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• "to use a stock cube as a base": To use the dissolved stock cube liquid as the foundational flavor for a soup, sauce, or risotto.
  • I used a fish stock cube as a base for the seafood chowder.

Variants and Related Words

• Bouillon cube: A synonym for stock cube, commonly used in American English.
• Stock powder: A granulated or powdered form of dehydrated stock, serving a similar purpose.

Synonyms

• Bouillon cube
• Broth cube

Notes

While "stock cube" is the target term, it is functionally identical to a "bouillon cube." The choice of term often depends on regional preference.

Noun

1. a cube of dehydrated stock