Chop up some ham in certain dishes Crossword Clue

The clue for today's The Irish News Cryptic crossword Puzzle is mentioned hereby: "Chop up some ham in certain dishes", we have found possible solution below:

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

Today's clue "Chop up some ham in certain dishes" corresponds to the answer "MINCE." Here's why this answer fits the clue:

• Chop up: When you mince something, you are essentially chopping it into very small pieces. This aligns with the action described in the clue.
• Ham: In certain dishes, ham is a popular ingredient that can be finely chopped, or minced, to distribute its flavor evenly throughout the dish.
• In certain dishes: The phrase "certain dishes" implies recipes where ham is used as an ingredient and needs to be prepared by mincing.

Therefore, the answer "MINCE" aptly fits the clue as it describes the action of finely chopping ham for specific recipes, aligning with the context provided in the crossword clue.

Definition of "MINCE"

cut up (food, especially meat) into very small pieces, typically in a machine

Example :

minced beef

there were plenty of secretaries mincing about

stir in the mince and fry until browned

 The Crossword clue "Chop up some ham in certain dishes" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
The Irish News Cryptic	19 July 2018	MINCE