Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
en-croute
Adjective
/ɑːn ˈkruːt/
Definition
A culinary term describing food that is covered in pastry before being baked.
Examples
- She prepared a delicious salmon en-croute for dinner last night.
- The beef wellington is a classic example of meat en-croute.
Meaning
The term ‘en-croute’ literally means ‘in the crust’ in French, referring to the method of preparation where food, such as meat or fish, is wrapped in pastry.
Synonyms
- wrapped
- encased
- crusted
