Quenelles

Quenelles are small oval balls of chopped fish or meat, usually cooked by poaching. Originally quenelles were made from chopped fish, meat or poultry, but today the term more widely refers to their shape, and quenelles can be made of anything from fish to thickened cream, mousse or sorbet. Quenelles can be a little tricky to make — the key lies in keeping the mixture chilled.