aspic

IPA/ˈæspɪk/
IPA/ˈæspɪk/

aspic — noun

1. a clear, savoury jelly made by slowly cooking meat, fish, or animal bones in wat

1.名詞C2
釋義

a clear, savoury jelly made by slowly cooking meat, fish, or animal bones in water until the liquid becomes firm when cooled, used in cold dishes to cover or hold ingredients in a decorative shape

例句

Samira made a chicken aspic with tarragon and sliced eggs for the summer party.

made, chicken aspic, with tarragon

The chef carefully unmoulded the fish aspic onto a bed of fresh salad leaves.

carefully unmoulded, fish aspic, onto

同義詞
  • gelatin

    neutral, unflavoured setting agent; aspic is specifically savoury and flavoured with meat or fish stock

  • jelly

    more general term; in British English 'jelly' is usually sweet, while aspic is always savoury

用法筆記

Often used uncountably to refer to the substance in general, but countable when referring to a specific dish (e.g., a chicken aspic).

常見錯誤

❌This dessert is covered in aspic.
✅This savoury dish is covered in aspic.
💡Aspic is a savoury jelly, never sweet.