What does en croûte mean on a menu?
En croûte · French
Wrapped in pastry and baked, so the inside stays moist while the crust turns golden.
What it does to the food
Flaky, buttery crust around tender meat, fish or cheese that steamed gently inside.
Where you’ll see it
Salmon en croûte, beef Wellington, pâté en croûte and baked brie at French and old-school restaurants.
Related words
- beef wellington
- pâté en croûte
- en papillote