word
French
gastrique
gas-TREEK
ɡæsˈtriːkListen
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Syllable breakdown
gastrique
Dictionary meaning
A sweet and sour reduction of caramelised sugar and vinegar used to sauce savoury dishes.
Examples
- A raspberry gastrique cut through the richness of the foie gras perfectly.
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