Quenelle- The term is also used to describe the beautiful shape of the portions a neat, three-sided oval (resembling a mini rugby ball) that is formed by gently smoothing the mixture between two dessert spoons. A quenelle shape can also be formed from other foods such as chocolate mousse.

Simple steps to create a Quenelle

Follow the simple steps below to create a perfect Quenelle

Simple oval

Take a tablespoon and scoop a heaped spoon portion of the mixture.

Roll the mixture into an oval using your hands. 

If the mixture sticks to your hands, you can use a little water to help.

Quenelle

Take two teaspoons.

With one of the teaspoons scoop up a heaping portion of the mixture.

Taking the second spoon, push the portion off the first spoon.

Repeat the transfer of the portion from one spoon to the other gently smoothing the mixture into an oval shape.

Take two teaspoons.

With one of the teaspoons scoop up a heaping portion of the mixture.

Taking the second spoon, push the portion off the first spoon.

Repeat the transfer of the portion from one spoon to the other gently smoothing the mixture into an oval shape.