The basis for so many recipes, Mirepoix is a mixture of sweated carrots, onions and celery that adds so much flavor to a number of recipes.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Total Time20 minutesmins
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: French
Keyword: holy trinity, mirepoix
Servings: 12
Calories: 25kcal
Author: Kellie
Cost: $2
Equipment
saute pan
Ingredients
2cupschopped onions
1 1/2cupschopped celery
1 1/2cupschopped carrots
2teaspoonsbutter or olive oil
Instructions
Scrub and rinse well the celery and carrots.
Chop the vegetables. For recipes requiring a saute or frying method, you’ll want a small dice (approximately 1/4 inch). For soups or stews, a medium dice (approximately 1/2 inch) works best.
Heat the butter or oil in a skillet or dutch oven over medium heat.
Add the vegetables and cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are softened.
Use in your favorite recipe.
Notes
Adjust the heat accordingly to prevent browning and caramelization. Mirepoix is a method of “sweating” the vegetables which coaxes out the natural sweetness without caramelizing them.