fricandó
fɾi.kənˈdo
CA
A traditional Catalan braised meat stew, typically made with beef or veal cooked in a savory sauce with mushrooms, onions, and sometimes almonds.
Avui he menjat un fricandó de vedella molt bo al restaurant del barri.
Today I ate a very good veal fricandó at the neighborhood restaurant.
Etymology
The word derives from the French 'fricandeau', which entered Catalan cuisine in the 18th century, adapting the term to the local pronunciation and recipe. The original French term likely comes from 'fricasser', meaning 'to fry' or 'to cook quickly'.
Memory Aid
Think of 'fricandó' as 'fried-and-slowed', which hints at the searing followed by slow braising that makes this dish.
Collocations
fricandó de vedellafricandó de bousalsa de fricandó
Related Words
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