Dowcet

/ˈdaʊsət/ noun

Definition

A seasoned forcemeat or hash, typically of meat and offal, sometimes served in medieval and Renaissance cuisine.

Etymology

From Old French douce cete or related terms meaning 'sweet preparation.' Used in historical cookbooks from the 13th-16th centuries.

Kelly Says

Medieval recipes are wild—'dowcet' combined meat, liver, and sometimes fruit with heavy spices because sugar and exotic ingredients were status symbols for the wealthy!

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