brisling

• Nom désignant un petit poisson gras d'Europe, souvent fumé ou mis en conserve comme les sardines, ou un jeune hareng préparé de la même manière.

A noun referring to a small, fatty European fish, often smoked or canned in a manner similar to sardines, or a small herring processed in the same way.

1. Small fatty European fishB1formalculinary

   A small, oily fish found in European waters, often smoked or canned and used similarly to sardines.

   Sprat (petit poisson gras)

   • We had smoked brisling on toast for breakfast.
   • The can of brisling was labeled as a delicacy from Norway.
   • Brisling is often compared to sardines in taste and texture.

   Synonymessardinesprat

2. Small herring processed like a sardineB1formalculinary

   A young or small herring that is prepared and preserved in a manner similar to sardines, typically canned or smoked.

   jeune hareng préparé comme une sardine

   • The recipe calls for brisling, which can be substituted with small sardines.
   • Brisling is commonly packed in oil or tomato sauce.
   • Many people enjoy brisling as a quick snack on crackers.