What are the typical proportions for making 1 pound of mirepoix?
A) 8 ounces onion, 4 ounces carrot, 4 ounces leeks
B) 4 ounces onion, 4 ounces carrot, 4 ounces celery
C) 4 ounces onion, 8 ounces carrot, 4 ounces celery
D) 8 ounces onion, 4 ounces carrot, 4 ounces celery

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The typical proportions for making 1 pound of mirepoix are 50% onions, 25% carrots, and 25% celery, which corresponds to 8 ounces of onions, 4 ounces of carrots, and 4 ounces of celery.

What Are the Typical Proportions for Making 1 Pound of Mirepoix