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Stock

A liquid produced when water, seasonings, bones and/or vegetables have been slowly simmered. Known in French as fond (meaning foundation) or fumet (fish stock), they are the basis of many soups, sauces and stews.

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A liquid produced when water, seasonings, bones and/or vegetables have been slowly simmered. Known in French as fond (meaning foundation) or fumet (fish stock), they are the basis of many soups, sauces and stews.