Fricassée

Definition

A stew where white meat (usually chicken) is seared, then cooked in a creamy, white sauce with vegetables. It's the sophisticated younger sibling of chicken stew.

Example Usage

The chicken fricassée was a comfort dish of seared chicken in a velvety cream sauce with pearl onions and mushrooms.

Origin

French, possibly from 'fricasser,' meaning 'to cut into pieces and cook in sauce'—the exact etymology is debated.

Fun Fact

Fricassée is differentiated from other stews because it uses white meat cooked in a light, cream-based sauce instead of a brown sauce.

Source: Classical French cooking technique

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