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chervil

An annual herbaceous plant with fine, lace-like leaves and a mild flavor similar to parsley, used primarily as a culinary herb in French cuisine.
Noun

Chervil is primarily recognized as a staple of classical French cooking, often appearing as one of the four herbs in a bouquet garni. It possesses a subtle, anise-like flavor that is far more delicate than parsley or cilantro, making it suitable for light sauces and egg dishes where stronger herbs would overwhelm the palate.

As a culinary ingredient, it is treated as an uncountable mass noun when referring to the herb in general or as a quantity of foliage. While the plant itself can be counted in a botanical context, in a kitchen setting, it is typically measured by the bunch or pinch.

Meanings

Examples

Fresh chervil adds a delicate anise note to the omelet.

Fresh chervil adds a delicate anise note to the omelet.

Gourmet

Do we have any chervil left in the garden?

The chef carefully placed a sprig of chervil on top of the poached egg.

The chef carefully placed a sprig of chervil on top of the poached egg.

Gourmet

Chervil is one of the four classic fine herbs used in French cooking.

Chervil is one of the four classic fine herbs used in French cooking.

Trivia

I wonder if chervil would taste better if I added it at the very end of the simmer.

I wonder if chervil would taste better if I added it at the very end of the simmer.

Tie the parsley, thyme, and chervil together with twine for the stock.

Tie the parsley, thyme, and chervil together with twine for the stock.

Gourmet

The scent of fresh chervil filled the small kitchen.

The scent of fresh chervil filled the small kitchen.

You can substitute parsley for chervil if you cannot find it at the market.

A pinch of dried chervil can subtly enhance the flavor of a cream sauce.

Gourmet

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