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mise en place

or mise-en-place

[ mee zahn plos ]

noun

, French.
  1. the gathering and preliminary preparation of the ingredients and equipment to be used in cooking or serving food:

    The chef started the mise en place for the curry: chopping tomatoes, cutting onions, and measuring spices.

  2. the ingredients and equipment gathered and prepared before cooking:

    The dish is the perfect size for minced herbs and other mise-en-place you need within easy reach of the stove.



mise en place

/ miz ɑ̃ plas /

noun

  1. (in a restaurant kitchen) the preparation of equipment and food before service begins


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Word History and Origins

Origin of mise en place1

First recorded in 1860–65; French: literally, “a putting in place”

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