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Noun

mirepoix ‎(uncountable)

1. A combination of diced onions, carrots, celery and herbs sautéed in oil or butter as used in French cooking.
   • 1877, Eneas Sweetland Dallas, Kettner's Book of the Table:

     The Mirepoix is from this moment complete.

   • 1910, American Cookery, volume 14:

     Trim off superfluous fat, rub over the outside of the meat with salt and flour, and set it upon the mirepoix.

   • 2011, Modern Batch Cookery, The Culinary Institute of America, page 34:

     Classic seasoning combinations include mirepoix, matignon, marinades, oignon piqué, and oignon brûlé.

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