Description
Cooked vegetable mixture
Technical
In cooking, a matignon is a mirepoix in which the ingredients are minced rather than diced, and more flavorings added. Matignon, unlike mirepoix, is not a part of the food preparation itself, but is always served at the table.
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
savorycaramelizedearthyherbaceoussweet
Wine Analogy
Similar to the complexity of a mature Bordeaux blend
Coffee Analogy
Like the deep, rounded notes of a Sumatra dark roast
Perfume Analogy
Resembles the earthy-woody base notes in patchouli-based fragrances
Origin & History
Civilization
French
Era
17th century
Region
Europe
Spread Path
Haute cuisine tradition
Culinary Applications
Matignon-stuffed tomatoesFrench Provençal cuisineProvides concentrated flavor base for stuffing
Matignon sauce for fishNew England cuisineCreates aromatic foundation for velouté sauce
Matignon rice pilafMiddle Eastern cuisineInfuses rice with deep vegetable flavors
Dietary
VeganVegetarianGluten-FreeHalalKosherNone when prepared traditionally