Mother Sauces Flashcards
What are the 5 mother sauces?
- Béchamel
- Velouté
- Espagnole
- Hollandaise
- Tomato
These sauces form the basis for many other sauces in classical French cuisine.
Define Béchamel sauce.
A creamy white sauce made from a roux and milk.
Roux is a mixture of butter and flour used to thicken sauces.
What is Velouté sauce?
A light, delicate sauce made from a roux and a light stock, such as chicken or veal.
Velouté serves as a base for many other sauces.
Describe Espagnole sauce.
A rich, brown sauce made from a roux and a brown stock, such as beef.
Espagnole is one of the five mother sauces and is often used in French cuisine.
What characterizes Hollandaise sauce?
A rich, creamy sauce made from butter, egg yolks, and lemon juice.
Hollandaise is known for its emulsification process.
What is Tomato sauce?
A simple sauce made from tomatoes, often with the addition of herbs and spices.
Tomato sauce is versatile and widely used in various cuisines.
Define Bretonne sauce.
A French compound sauce consisting of a Velouté base with onion, leeks, celery heart, and mushrooms, mounted with butter and cream.
Bretonne sauce enhances the flavor profile of dishes.
What is Cheese sauce?
Creamy and velvety, with a subtle tang from sharp cheddar.
Cheese sauce is commonly used on steamed or sautéed veggies, baked potatoes, and nachos.
What is Demi-glace?
A rich brown sauce made by combining half basic brown sauce and half brown stock, simmering until reduced by half.
Demi-glace is often used in French cuisine to add depth of flavor.
What is the main ingredient in Maltaise sauce?
Hollandaise sauce with orange juice instead of lemon juice.
Maltaise sauce is typically used with fish and vegetables.
Define Mousseline sauce.
A light sauce made by adding whipped cream or egg whites to Hollandaise sauce.
Mousseline is often served with vegetables and fish.
What are the ingredients of Italian sauce?
Anchovies, flavored garlic, oil, parsley, butter, cream, and grated cheese.
Italian sauce can be used as a dressing or a dip.
What is Persile sauce?
A mixture of chopped parsley, garlic, and vinegar.
Persile is often used as a condiment or garnish.
