quenelle
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- noun
- /kwəˈnɛl/
- Specialized
- For a perfect presentation, serve a quenelle of potato purée next to the grilled chicken.
- a creamy quenelle
- a small quenelle
Examples
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She learned to shape a perfect quenelle using two spoons, just like a professional chef.
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The chef garnished the plate with a delicate quenelle of lemon mousse, adding a touch of elegance.
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The restaurant's signature dish was a delicate quenelle of pike served with a rich lobster sauce.
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Vegetarian quenelles made from spinach and cheese were the highlight of the meal.
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The chef prepared a delicious quenelle of salmon.
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Have you ever tried a quenelle made with duck?
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She skillfully shaped the fish mixture into a quenelle before poaching it in the broth.
Synonyms
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A light creamy dish made from fish or meat often served cold
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A light smooth cream used in sauces and desserts made with whipped cream or egg white
How Delicate
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word quenelle for the food comes from French and probably from the old word quenouille meaning 'distaff' or 'spindle', because the food is shaped like a small roll. So a quenelle is a small, oval portion of soft food, like a dumpling.