chipolata sausage
[ chee-poh-LAH-tah; chih-poh-LAH-tah ]
Sometimes called "little fingers," these tiny (2- to 3-inch-long), coarse-textured pork
SAUSAGEs are highly spiced with thyme, chives, coriander, cloves and sometimes hot red-pepper flakes. The French term à la chipolata refers to a garnish of chipolata, chestnuts and glazed vegetables used to accompany roasts. See also
SAUSAGE.
© Copyright Barron's Educational Services, Inc. 1995 based on THE FOOD LOVER'S
COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.