A mixture of vegetables.

Vegetables, potatoes, or other items cut into thin strips; 1⁄8 in by 1⁄8 in by 1 to 2 in/3 mm by 3 mm by 3 to 5 cm is standard. Fine julienne is 1⁄16 in by 1⁄16 in by 1 to 2 in/1.5 mm by 1.5 mm by 3 to 5 cm.

Literally, “juice.” Refers to fruit and vegetable juices as well as juices from meats. Jus de viande is meat gravy. Meat served au jus is served with its own juice or a jus lié.

Meat juice thickened lightly with arrowroot or cornstarch.