Glossary of Cookery Terms: E

Eau de Framboise
Raspberry brandy.

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.

Escalope
A thin slice of meat, often fried in breadcrumbs.

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