Farcir

Definition

French verb meaning 'to stuff'—commonly used for vegetables or meats filled with forcemeat or other stuffing. It's the technique that turns humble vegetables into main courses.

Example Usage

We farcied the chicken breast with a morel and cream filling.

Origin

French, from Latin 'farcire,' meaning 'to stuff'

Fun Fact

Farced dishes are often braised in sauce to keep the filling moist during cooking.

Source: Classical French cooking technique

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