noun
- A finely chopped mixture of mushrooms, shallots, and herbs, cooked down to a paste and used as a stuffing or garnish in French cuisine.
Usage: culinary term; French origin; typically used in classical French cooking
Examples
- The chef prepared a duxelles of mushrooms and garlic to stuff the beef tenderloin.
- Duxelles is a classic French preparation that adds depth of flavor to many dishes.
- She spread the duxelles evenly across the pâté before serving.
- The recipe called for a fine duxelles made with cremini mushrooms and fresh thyme.
- Duxelles can be made ahead and refrigerated until needed for the main course.