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Terms in French 10161-10170 of 10943

sebaste (chèvre)

[French] plural sebastes (chèvres)

Bluemouth. A type of rascasse from deep North American waters and the western Mediterranean. It has a blue flash on the gill covers and enormous eyes. It is an unsightly fish with good flavour and is used in bouillabaisse.

sebaste

[French]

Redfish. A short, thick-bodied marine fish up to 25 cm (10 inches) long. It is found in the North Atlantic. It has an orange-red skin and delicately flavoured white flesh.

sec

/sehk/
[French]

Dry. Often applied to wines.

secadou

[French] plural secadoux

The fairy ring mushroom with white flesh and a pleasing taste. These dry well and have good flavour but must be cooked first.

sêche

[French] plural sêches

Cuttlefish. A cephalopod related to the squid. The flesh of the cuttlefish is meatier and has a more complex flavour. Both the cuttlefish and the squid have an ink sac. The liquid it contains can be used in the cooking process but it should be added towards the end or it will coagulate. The ink of the cuttlefish is generally felt to be richer, denser, smoother than that of the squid.

sêche à l'agathoise

[French]

Cuttlefish, stuffed and boiled.

seché/sechée

[French] plural séchés/séchées

Dried

se gâter

[French]

To go bad

seiche

[French] plural seiches

Cuttlefish. A cephalopod related to the squid. The flesh of the cuttlefish is meatier and has a more complex flavour. Both the cuttlefish and the squid have an ink sac. The liquid it contains can be used in the cooking process but it should be added towards the end or it will coagulate. The ink of the cuttlefish is generally felt to be richer, denser, smoother than that of the squid.

seiche à l'agathoise

[French]

Cuttlefish, stuffed and boiled.