What is Mirepoix

 What is a Mirepoix 

M irepoix is the French name for a combination of onions, carrots and celery. 

It is uesd to enhance the flavour of meat,  game and fish when preparing stocks, soups or sauces. 

Mirepoix consists of the following:

•  Carrot ( 1Part - 25%  )
•  Onion  ( 2 Pars - 50% )
•  Celery  ( 1 Part - 25% )

 A white  Mirepoix is used when making a white stock . It is a lighter version of the Mirepoix. 

Carrots are not added and are replaced by turnips or parsnips and at times can be replaced by mushrooms.

 

A typical white Mirepoix consists of the following :

•  Onion ( 2 Parts - 50% )
•  Celery ( 1 Part - 25% )
•  Parsnips or Turnips  (1 Part - 25% )

Other Mirepoix :

• Mirepoix Au Gras : With addition of meat . It has a typical Mirepoix base but raw ham or lean bacon in addition 
•  Mirepoix Au Maigre : Same Mirepoix but all vegetables are cut into brunoise.