what is fricassee

A fricassee is a stew made with pieces of meat that have been browned in butter and then served in a sauce flavored with the cooking stock. The dish is usually made with chicken, veal, or rabbit, although other meats can be used as well. The term fricassee can also be used as a verb to describe the act of making a fricassee. The dish is particularly associated with the American South, although it is made in other regions of the world as well. The base of fricassee is the meat, which is typically cooked on the bone to develop a rich and intense flavor. The meat is first lightly browned in a sauté pan before being stewed in broth for around an hour so that it cooks all the way through, becoming very tender and falling off the bone. The dish is then served in a sauce made from the cooking stock.