Meaning & use
aspic
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A savory dish in which meat, fish, eggs, or vegetables are set in a clear, chilled gelatin made from meat stock.
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The vintage cookbook featured an elaborate recipe for shrimp aspic.
Aspic was a popular way to preserve and present food before refrigeration was common.
A note on using this word
Once a fashionable centerpiece dish, aspic is now associated with retro cuisine, and its jiggly appearance often surprises modern diners.
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