savory-pastry-filling
/ˌseɪ.və.ri ˈpɑːs.tri ˈfɪl.ɪŋ/ IELTSAcademic
noun
A mixture put inside a pastry that is not sweet. It may include meat, vegetables, cheese, eggs, or spices.
- She made a savory pastry filling with spinach and cheese.
- The pie had a rich savory pastry filling.
- Use chicken for a hearty savory pastry filling.
Adinary Nuance
Savory pastry filling is more specific than filling or stuffing. Use it when the food is inside pastry, not inside bread, vegetables, or a roast. It also tells the reader that the flavor is not sweet.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- nhân mặn
- Spanish
- relleno salado
- Chinese
- 咸味馅料
- Japanese
- しょっぱい具
- Korean
- 짭짤한 속
Etymology
This is a modern compound phrase made from English words: savory, pastry, and filling. It became common in cookery writing and recipe use to name fillings for pies, puffs, and turnovers.
Common phrases
savory pastry fillinga savory fillingfill the pastry
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Frequently asked questions
- Is savory pastry filling sweet or salty?
- It is usually salty or spiced, not sweet.
- Can I use savory pastry filling for pies?
- Yes. It is common in pies, puffs, and turnovers.
- Is it the same as stuffing?
- No. Stuffing is usually for meat, vegetables, or bread dishes.