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liaison

lee-ay-ZON

liˈeɪzɒn

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liaison

Dictionary meaning

A mixture of egg yolks and cream used to enrich and thicken sauces and soups at the end of cooking.

Examples

  • Finish the velouté with a liaison of egg yolk and double cream off the heat.

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