Glossary P
Plat Principal is the French term that refers to "main dish" or "main course" .
In French restaurants, Plat Principat usually has a section for section and for meat and main courses are usually served with some vegetables.
Pan Gravy refers to a kind of sauce made by adding liquid, thickening and seasoning the natural juices (juices of poultry or meat) resulting from cooking meat. It is made in a pan in which the meat or poultry was cooked. Pan Gravy is usually added to mashed potatoes, as in Mashed Potatoes and Gravy dish.
Pasta Machine refers to a kitchen device that makes fresh pasta after ingredients are added to it. In manual machines, dough is prepared and put through a hand-rolled press to the desired thickness and shape. In an electric machine, all ingredients are added into a hopper, where it is mixed and extruded into a specific shape.