Glossary


Aspic
Aspic is the transparent jelly in which cold fish, poultry and meat are sometimes served. It is used as a garnish to glaze and protect fish and other foods from drying out (the clear aspic allows any decoration to be seen); and to set savoury foods in a mould. It can also be mixed with bechamel, cream or mayonnaise to make a chaudfroid sauce to coat cold pieces of chicken, fish and so on.