Sauces Flashcards
1
Q
Describe what a sauce is.
A
It is a liquid that has been thickened.
2
Q
What THREE ways do we thicken sauces?
A
- roux - equal quantities of fat and flour.
- cornflour or arrow root blended into a paste and added to the liquid
- Beaten egg yolks
3
Q
What THREE characteristics do we look for in a good sauce?
A
The 3 S’s
- Smooth
- Shiny
- Well-seasoned
4
Q
Why do we add sauces to dishes. Give THREE reasons.
A
- Add colour
- Add flavour
- Add texture
- bind (stick) food together
- Improve appearance
- Moisten dish
- Add food value (nutrition)
- Counteract (takeaway) richness of food
5
Q
Identify THREE different sauces
A
- bolognaise
- diane
- custard
- tomato ketchup
- raita
- béchamel
- pesto
- gravy
- jus
- coulis