Glossary V
Verjus/Verjuice refers to the acid juice extracted from large unripened
grapes which is used as a substitute for
lemon juice in
sauces, as a condiment and in deglazing.
Vichyssoise refers to a leek and
potato soup thickened with
cream and traditonally served cold, garnished with chopped chives.
Vincotto refers to an Italian
syrup made from cooking the musts of
grapes. Vincotto is used in the same way as Balsamic
vinegar.