Meaning of mise en place | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A form of preparation that involves having ingredients and equipment ready in advance, so that only cooking is required.
   uncountable
2. The preparation and layouts that are set up and used by line cooks at their stations in a commercial or restaurant kitchen.
   uncountable

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“Mise en place: Literally “put in place,” mise en place is the kitchen term for your setup, the gathering and preparation of all the tools and food you need to complete the task at hand. Mise en place can refer to a cook's organization on the line[…]”

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