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fumet

noun
fu·​met | \ fyü-ˈmā How to pronounce fumet (audio) , ˈfyü-mət How to pronounce fumet (audio) \

Definition of fumet

: a reduced and seasoned fish, meat, or vegetable stock

Examples of fumet in a Sentence

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 The flavors are further heightened by a ladleful of fumet made with fish heads, chives, onions, mushrooms, fish sauce, shiso, dashi, and a funky-spicy fermented condiment called yuzu kosho. — Joe Ray, WIRED, "A Young Chicago Chef Pursues Wood-Fired Perfection," 17 Apr. 2018 Waiters bring bowls set with chunks of crab, lily buds, wood ear mushrooms and nasturtium flowers and leaves, then pour on a rich, dark fumet bolstered with white peppercorn and black vinegar. — Michael Bauer, San Francisco Chronicle, "Mister Jiu’s fulfills its vision with 3½ stars," 11 Apr. 2018

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First Known Use of fumet

1906, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for fumet

borrowed from French, "pleasant odor of certain meats or wines, aromatic stock used to add flavor to other dishes," going back to Middle French, from fumer "to give off smoke" + -et -et entry 1 — more at fume entry 2

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