Definition
Butter cooked until the milk solids brown, creating a nutty aroma and rich flavor; essentially burnt butter but in a socially acceptable way.
Example Usage
Drizzle the steamed vegetables with beurre noisette and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice for instant sophistication.
Origin
French: 'noisette' meaning hazelnut, referring to the nutty aroma and brown color that develops
Fun Fact
The brown bits in beurre noisette (milk solids) are what create the distinctive nutty flavor through Maillard browning
Source: Classical French cooking technique standard
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