pinçage

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English

Etymology

From French pinçage, in reference to how the tomatoes stiffen or 'pinch' up as they cook.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pɛn.sɑʒ/, /pɪn.sɑʒ/

Noun

pinçage (uncountable)

  1. A mixture of mirepoix and tomato or tomato paste, sautéed and used in cooking.
    • 2011 September 13, The Culinary Institute of America (CIA), The Professional Chef, John Wiley & Sons, →ISBN, page 263:
      Discard the excess fat from the roasting pan but reserve some for making the pinçage.
    • 2017 March 14, Dolf De Rovira, Sr., Dictionary of Flavors, John Wiley & Sons, →ISBN, page 127:
      The difference is that the sugars present will increase and might have a tendency to scald, burn, or caramelize if care is not taken. ... Often a caramelized tomato or tomato pinçage is used to give both flavor and color. The stock can []