What is Me en Place
Me en Place, literally translated from French means setting in place which just means to
have all of your ingredients diced, sliced or ready before you start.
Today, it is used a bit more loosely and that it often means just gathering all of your
ingredients and setting yourself up. Me en Place is more than just a culinary term for
preparation. It is also a state of mind.
Say you are cooking multiple dishes and you need to place in all three, chopping off the
shallots at once will save you time. Also, when making a dish or a sauce where time is
critical, have your ingredients ready and in order of use and the result will be much
smoother. Basically, Me en Place is about being organized and ready to take on the task
at hand.
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