supreme

Definition

A citrus segment with all membrane and pith removed, representing the Platonic ideal of fruit prep. Also the verb describing the process of creating these perfect segments while questioning your career choices.

Example Usage

I need three oranges supremed for garnish, and yes, I can see every bit of membrane you left on those segments.

Origin

French, meaning 'supreme' or 'superior'

Fun Fact

The technique requires a very sharp knife and surprising amounts of fruit waste—you're basically paying $3 per orange to serve 60 cents worth of flesh.

Source: Classical French culinary technique terminology

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