noun
- Plural of aspic; a savory jelly made from meat or fish stock, used as a coating or garnish for dishes.
Usage: Culinary term; Often used in French cuisine
Examples
- The chef prepared several aspics to coat the cold meats for the buffet.
- Aspics were a popular garnish in classical French cooking.
- She unmolded the aspics carefully to preserve their elegant shape.
- The aspics glistened under the kitchen lights, ready for the dinner service.
- Traditional aspics require hours of simmering bones to develop their rich flavor.