A wonderful dish of French origin, typically made with multiple layers of finely sliced potatoes (though other vegetables could be used), milk or cream and garlic. A gratin involves cooking a dish in such a way that a crust forms, often by sprinkling with cheese or breadcrumbs and grilling.
Gratin
Cook's dictionary |
October 2007
A wonderful dish of French origin, typically made with multiple layers of finely sliced potatoes (though other vegetables could be used), milk or cream and garlic. A gratin involves cooking a dish in such a way that a crust forms, often by sprinkling with cheese or breadcrumbs and grilling.
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