Chapter 8: Stocks And Sauces Flashcards
French word for stock; means “foundation” or “base”
Fond
A clear, thin un-thickened liquid flavored by soluble substances
Stocks
Stocks are extracted from
Meat, poultry, fish
Meat, poultry, fish bones
Vegetables
Seasonings
Major ingredient of stocks, except water
Bones
Made from chicken bones
Chicken stock
Made from beef or veal bones
White stock
Made from fish bones and trimmings left over after filleting
Fish stock
Connective tissues break down and form gelatin
Collagen
Best source of gelatin in bones
Cartilage
Rarely used in stock-making because of its cost
Meat
A flavorful liquid obtained from the simmering of meats and vegetables
Broth
A combination of onions, carrots, celery
Mirepoix
Substitute for carrots in mirepoix
Parsnips
Herbs and spices are tied in a cheesecloth bag called
Sachet d’epices
Assortment of fresh herbs and other aromatic ingredients tied in bundle with string
Bouquet Garni