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Persillade[edit]

Persillade is a sauce or seasoning mixture of parsley chopped together with seasonings including garlic, herbs, oil, and vinegar. It is widely used in French cuisine and is a popular accompaniment to a variety of dishes, including meats, vegetables, and seafood.

Ingredients[edit]

The basic ingredients of persillade include:

Additional ingredients can be added to enhance the flavor, such as lemon juice, shallots, or other herbs like thyme or tarragon.

Culinary Uses[edit]

Persillade is versatile and can be used in several ways:

As a sauce: It can be served as a sauce over grilled or roasted meats, such as lamb, chicken, or beef.
As a seasoning: It can be used as a seasoning for vegetables, such as potatoes, green beans, or asparagus.
With seafood: Persillade is often used with seafood, particularly with oysters, as shown in the image of oysters persillade.

Preparation[edit]

To prepare persillade, finely chop the parsley and garlic together. Mix them with olive oil and vinegar to form a paste. Season with salt and pepper to taste. The mixture can be adjusted according to personal preference, with more or less garlic or vinegar.

Variations[edit]

There are several variations of persillade, depending on regional preferences and the dish it accompanies. Some variations include:

Adding breadcrumbs: For a crunchy texture, breadcrumbs can be added to the mixture.
Using different herbs: Other herbs like basil or cilantro can be used to create a different flavor profile.

Related Pages[edit]

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-'''Persillade''' is a sauce or seasoning mixture of [[parsley]] chopped together with seasonings including [[garlic]], [[herbs]], and [[vinegar]]. It is a staple in [[French cuisine]] and is commonly used in various dishes to enhance flavor.
+== Persillade ==
-== Origin ==
+[[File:Oysters_Persillade.jpg|thumb|right|Oysters prepared with persillade]]
-The term Persillade is derived from the French word ''persil'' which means parsley. It is a traditional ingredient in French cuisine and has been used for centuries to add flavor to a variety of dishes.
-== Composition ==
+'''Persillade''' is a sauce or seasoning mixture of [[parsley]] chopped together with seasonings including [[garlic]], herbs, oil, and vinegar. It is widely used in French cuisine and is a popular accompaniment to a variety of dishes, including meats, vegetables, and seafood.
-Persillade is primarily composed of finely chopped parsley and garlic. Other ingredients such as vinegar, oil, and herbs like [[tarragon]] or [[bay leaf]] may also be included. The ingredients are typically mixed together just before use to ensure freshness.
-== Uses ==
+== Ingredients ==
-Persillade is often used as a garnish or seasoning for meat, fish, and vegetables. It can be added at the end of cooking to add a burst of flavor. It is also commonly used in the preparation of dishes such as [[escargot]], [[lamb]] and [[potatoes persillade]].
+The basic ingredients of persillade include:
+* [[Parsley]]
+* [[Garlic]]
+* [[Olive oil]]
+* [[Vinegar]]
+* [[Salt]] and [[pepper]]
+Additional ingredients can be added to enhance the flavor, such as [[lemon juice]], [[shallots]], or other herbs like [[thyme]] or [[tarragon]].
+== Culinary Uses ==
+Persillade is versatile and can be used in several ways:
+* '''As a sauce''': It can be served as a sauce over grilled or roasted meats, such as [[lamb]], [[chicken]], or [[beef]].
+* '''As a seasoning''': It can be used as a seasoning for vegetables, such as [[potatoes]], [[green beans]], or [[asparagus]].
+* '''With seafood''': Persillade is often used with seafood, particularly with [[oysters]], as shown in the image of oysters persillade.
+== Preparation ==
+To prepare persillade, finely chop the parsley and garlic together. Mix them with olive oil and vinegar to form a paste. Season with salt and pepper to taste. The mixture can be adjusted according to personal preference, with more or less garlic or vinegar.
 == Variations ==
-There are several variations of persillade, including those that incorporate [[shallots]], [[onion]], or [[lemon zest]]. In [[Cajun cuisine]], a variation known as [[jambalaya]] uses a mixture of parsley and garlic along with other ingredients such as bell peppers, onions, and celery.
-== See also ==
+There are several variations of persillade, depending on regional preferences and the dish it accompanies. Some variations include:
-* [[Gremolata]]
-* [[Chimichurri]]
+* '''Adding [[breadcrumbs]]''': For a crunchy texture, breadcrumbs can be added to the mixture.
-* [[Pesto]]
+* '''Using different herbs''': Other herbs like [[basil]] or [[cilantro]] can be used to create a different flavor profile.
-* [[Sofrito]]
+== Related Pages ==
+* [[French cuisine]]
+* [[Sauce]]
+* [[Garlic]]
+* [[Parsley]]
 [[Category:French cuisine]]
 [[Category:Sauces]]
-[[Category:Herbs]]
-[[Category:Garlic]]
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