Mirepoix
Mirepoix is a classic mix of onions, carrots and celery that serves as the aromatic base for soups, sauces, braises and stocks.
Origin
This vegetable base comes from French cooking. It adds sweetness, savouriness and depth without overpowering the flavour of the dish, and it appears in countless classic recipes.
How to
Cut the vegetables into even pieces: coarse for long cooking times, fine for short ones. Sweat them in a little oil or butter over medium heat until soft and fragrant. Then deglaze with stock or wine, or add tomatoes and pulses.
Common mistake
Too much heat browns the vegetables and makes them bitter when you want a pale base.
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