ravigote

Related to ravigote: remoulade

ra·vi·gote

also ra·vi·gotte (ră-vē-gôt′)

A vinegar sauce seasoned with minced onion, capers, and herbs, used with boiled meats or fish.

[French, from ravigoter, to add new vigor, alteration of obsolete ravigorer, from Old French : re-, re- + a-, to (from Latin ad-; see ad-) + vigeur, vigor; see vigor.]

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Noun

ravigote - veloute sauce seasoned with chopped chervil, chives, tarragon, shallots and capers

ravigotte

sauce - flavorful relish or dressing or topping served as an accompaniment to food

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My corned beef with ravigote and soda bread would have made a hearty lunch.

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The sauce is an herb ravigote with a base of reduced grapefruit juice, shallots, and grapefruit zest, broken with kale oil."

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Cette fragrance m'enivre, me ravive et me ravigote. La pluie me lave de mes souillures et rend mon ame pure.

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A sneak preview of Chef Constant's christening menus reveals culinary gems such as Medallion of Spiny Lobster accompanied by diced Nioise vegetables flavored with horseradish, and Crispy Supreme of Mediterranean Sea-Bass with almonds accompanied by caper Ravigote sauce and a salad of spinach sprouts.

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The fried green tomatoes ($10) were terrific, underlain by a lemon basil aioli and crowned with a lump crab ravigote, a vinegar-based sauce.

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Guests enjoyed a huge selection of Antoine's specialties and New Orleans favorites, some of which included Oyster Foche, Oysters Rockefeller, Crabmeat Ravigote, Chateaubriand with Marchan de Vin sauce, Filet de Truite Amandine, and fried soft-shell crabs.

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"Perfect Easter Brunch" with Amy VanDyke features Ham With Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Popovers; Chardonnay-Poached Salmon With Dill Dijon Whipped Cream; Teardrop Tomato and Watercress Salad With Crab Meat Ravigote; Spring Berry Trifle; and Fresh Peach Bellini.

FOOD NOTES

The dish is a variety of meats such as shin of beef or brisket, a good chicken plus tongue boiled in a clear stock with chunky vegetables and served with sauces such as horseradish, salsa verde or sauce ravigote.