fouet

Meanings

• noun

  A type of whisk used in cooking, particularly for making roux or reducing sauces.

  - "He used a fouet to make a dark roux for his gumbo."
  - "The chef demonstrated how to use a fouet to reduce the wine sauce."

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Variants

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fouette , fouettes

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Etymology

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From French 'fourchette', meaning 'little fork'.

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Trivia

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1. The fouet is sometimes called a 'batter whisk' or 'beurre manié whisk'.

2. The flat head of the fouet is also called a 'paddle' or 'spatula'.

3. The fouet is not commonly found in American kitchens, but can be found in specialty cooking stores or online.

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Related Concepts

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1. Roux: A thickening agent made from flour and fat, used as a base for many sauces and soups.

2. Sauce: A liquid or semi-liquid condiment, typically served with food to enhance flavor.

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Culture

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The fouet is a common tool in French and Cajun cuisine. It is often used in place of a regular whisk for making roux and reducing sauces due to its flat, wide head which allows for greater contact with the pan or pot.

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'French fork' to remember the name of the tool.

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