ballotine
/ˌbæl.əˈtiːn/ IELTSAcademic
noun
A ballotine is a boned piece of meat, poultry, or fish that is stuffed, rolled, and tied or wrapped before cooking. It is often served sliced.
- The chef served a chicken ballotine with sauce.
- We ordered a duck ballotine for dinner.
- The menu listed salmon ballotine as a starter.
Adinary Nuance
A ballotine is more specific than roll or stuffed meat. It usually means meat or poultry that has been boned first, then filled and shaped neatly. In menus, it sounds more formal and chef-like than everyday cooking words.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- thịt cuộn nhồi
- Spanish
- rollo relleno
- Chinese
- 卷填馅肉
- Japanese
- 詰め肉ロール
- Korean
- 속을 넣은 롤
Etymology
Ballotine comes from French, where it is related to words for a small bundle or package. It entered English through cooking language in the 19th century.
Common phrases
chicken ballotineduck ballotinesalmon ballotineveal ballotine
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Frequently asked questions
- Is ballotine a common word in everyday English?
- No. It is mainly used in cooking, menus, and chef training.
- What is the difference between ballotine and roll?
- A ballotine is usually boned, stuffed, and neatly shaped before cooking.
- Is ballotine formal or informal?
- It is a formal culinary word, not an everyday home-cooking word.
- Can ballotine be used for fish?
- Yes. It can describe fish as well as meat or poultry.