Sauces Flashcards

1
Q

Describe what a sauce is.

A

It is a liquid that has been thickened.

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2
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What THREE ways do we thicken sauces?

A
  1. roux - equal quantities of fat and flour.
  2. cornflour or arrow root blended into a paste and added to the liquid
  3. Beaten egg yolks
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3
Q

What THREE characteristics do we look for in a good sauce?

A

The 3 S’s

  • Smooth
  • Shiny
  • Well-seasoned
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4
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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
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5
Q

Identify THREE different sauces

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  • bolognaise
  • diane
  • custard
  • tomato ketchup
  • raita
  • béchamel
  • pesto
  • gravy
  • jus
  • coulis
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