duxelles

[duhks-elz]

duxelles Definition

a mixture of finely chopped mushrooms, onions, and herbs, cooked in butter and used as a filling or topping for various dishes.

Using duxelles: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "duxelles" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The beef Wellington was filled with duxelles.

• Example

  The chef used duxelles to top the baked potatoes.

• Example

  The recipe calls for a layer of duxelles between the fish and the pastry.

duxelles Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for duxelles

• mushroom mixture
• mushroom paste
• mushroom duxelles

Phrases with duxelles

• chicken with duxelles

  a dish made by stuffing chicken breasts with duxelles and baking them

  Example

  The restaurant's signature dish is chicken with duxelles.

• duxelles sauce

  a sauce made by adding cream to duxelles and cooking it until thickened

  Example

  The steak was served with a rich duxelles sauce.

• vegetarian duxelles

  a version of duxelles made without meat, often using mushrooms and other vegetables

  Example

  The vegetarian lasagna was layered with spinach and duxelles.

Origins of duxelles

from French 'duxelles', named after the Marquis d'Uxelles

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Summary: duxelles in Brief

'Duxelles' [duhks-elz] is a mixture of finely chopped mushrooms, onions, and herbs cooked in butter. It is used as a filling or topping for various dishes, such as beef Wellington or baked potatoes. 'Duxelles' can also be made into a sauce or used in vegetarian dishes.