Mirepoix

Updated 13 Mar 2008 | French, Stocks, Techniques

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A collection of stock vegetables cut into small pieces about 1/2 inch in size. Vegetables commonly used in a mirepoix are onions, leeks, carrots, and celery.

Cutting these vegetables into small pieces increases the surface area and allows them to impart more flavor to the stock.

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