Glossary of Food and Cooking Terms - E

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Eggplant
American name for aubergine.

Eggwash
Beaten egg and milk, used to glaze pastry or bread.

Emulsify
To combine fats with vinegar or citric juice into a smooth, stable mixture.

Entrecote
A sirloin beef fillet steak.

Essence or extract
Concentrated aromatic extract from the such as almonds, vanilla, or coffee, used as a flavouring, also available in synthetic form.