The different kinds of sauces

There are six types of basic sauces - mayonnaise, hollandaise, tomato sauce, brown sauce, velouté and béchamel.

Mayonnaise: This is a cold sauce made with eggs and olive oil.

Uses:1.This sauce makes a great dressing for salads.2.It also goes well with sandwiches and the traditional fish and chips.

Hollandaise: This is a warm sauce made with butter and eggs, seasoned with white vinegar and peppercorns.

Uses:This sauce is popular with steaks and veggies like broccoli and cauliflower.

Tomato sauceMade with tomatoes it gives authentic flavor to recipes.

Uses:Traditional ham and bacon is cooked with tomato puree.Some chicken dishes and vegetable varieties also go well with this sauce.

Brown sauceThis is also called espagnole, is made with a meat stock which is simmered for hours till it reduces to a thick, rich brown sauce.

Uses:This is the perfect accompaniment for grilled or roasted red meat.

VeloutéThis is made with a roux of flour and butter.

UsesThis is good for white meats.This is perfect for continental cuisine.

BéchamelThis is roux and milk flavored with nutmeg.

UseThis goes well with lasagna, cannelloni and casserole dishes.

A sauce is the crowning glory of any dish. From the basic "five mother" sauces, there are literally hundreds of variations of sauce that are used to dress, compliment, enhance and bring out the flavor of the food it is served with.sauce

“Live them, love them, learn them….”

That’s what my Soups, Stocks, and Sauces Chef said in Culinary School as we filed into his classroom for the first time. He went on to explain that there are five mother sauces, and their importance was immeasurable.

“Learn these five sauces and you will be able to create anything,” Chef went on to say.

So, for the next 60 days we immersed ourselves in these important sauces, cooking them again and again until they were perfected.

He was right, these sauces are important. If you have a good knowledge, and understanding of how to prepare these five sauces, you can make just about anything.

five Mother SauceDemi GlaceBechamelVelouteHollandaiseTomato

Here are the five sauces, and some basic recipes.

INGREDIENTS1 gallon brown stock, hot1 1/2 cups brown roux1/4 cup bacon fat2 cups chopped onions1 cup chopped carrots1 cup chopped celerySaltFreshly ground black pepper1/2 cup tomato puree1 bouquet garni

PROCEDUREIn a stock pot, whisk the hot stock into the roux. In a large sauté pan, heat the bacon fat. Add the vegetables.

Season with salt and pepper. Sauté until wilted, about 5 minutes. Stir the tomato puree into the vegetables and cook for about 5 minutes.

Add the tomato/vegetable mixture to the stock/roux mixture. Add the bouquet garni and continue to simmer, skimming as needed. Season with salt and pepper.

Simmer the sauce for about 45 minutes. Strain the sauce through a China cap or tightly meshed strainer.

Ingredients5 tablespoons butter4 tablespoons all-purpose flour4 cups milk2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

DirectionsIn a medium saucepan, heat the butter over medium-low heat until melted. Add the flour and stir until smooth. Over medium heat, cook until the mixture turns a light, golden sandy color, about 6 to 7 minutes.

Meanwhile, heat the milk in a separate pan until just about to boil. Add the hot milk to the butter mixture 1 cup at a time, whisking continuously until very smooth. Bring to a boil. Cook 10 minutes, stirring constantly, then remove from heat. Season with salt and nutmeg, and set aside until ready to use.

Ingredients:6 cups chicken stock2 Tbsp clarified butter2 Tbsp all-purpose flour

Preparation:(1) Heat the chicken stock to a SIMMER in a medium saucepan, then lower the heat so that the stock just stays hot.

(2) Meanwhile, in a separate heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt the clarified butter over a medium heat until it becomes frothy. Don’t let it turn brown, though — that’ll affect the flavor.

(3)With a wooden spoon, stir the flour into the melted butter a little bit at a time, until it is fully incorporated into the butter, giving you a pale-yellow-colored paste. This paste is called a roux. Heat the roux for another minute or so to cook off the taste of raw flour.

(4)Using a wire whisk, slowly add the hot chicken stock to the roux, whisking vigorously to make sure it’s free of lumps.

(5) Simmer for about 20 minutes or until the total volume has reduced by about one-third, stirring frequently to make sure the sauce doesn’t scorch at the bottom of the pan.

(6) The resulting sauce should be smooth and velvety. If it’s too thick, whisk in a bit more hot stock until it’s just thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.

(7) Remove the sauce from the heat. For an extra smooth consistency, carefully pour the sauce through a wire mesh strainer lined with a piece of cheesecloth.

(8)Keep the velouté covered until you’re ready to use it.

Ingredients4 egg yolks1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (1 stick)Pinch cayennePinch salt

Directions(1)Vigorously whisk the egg yolks and lemon juice together in a stainless steel bowl and until the mixture is thickened and doubled in volume

(2)Place the bowl over a saucepan containing barely simmering water (or use a double boiler,) the water should not touch the bottom of the bowl. (3)Continue to whisk rapidly.

(4) Be careful not to let the eggs get too hot or they will scramble.

(5) Slowly drizzle in the melted butter and continue to whisk until the sauce is thickened and doubled in volume.

(5)Remove from heat, whisk in cayenne and salt. Cover and place in a warm spot until ready to use for the eggs benedict.

(6)If the sauce gets too thick, whisk in a few drops of warm water before serving.

Ingredients1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil1 Spanish onion, 1/4-inch dice4 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced3 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves, or 1 tablespoon dried1/2 medium carrot, finely grated

2 (28-ounce) cans peeled whole tomatoes, crushed by hand and juices reservedSaltSpaghetti , cooked al denteWhole basil leaves, for garnishGrated Parmesan, (optional)

Directions(1)In a 3-quart saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

(2)Add the onion and garlic, and cook until soft and light golden brown, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add the thyme and carrot, and cook 5 minutes more, until the carrot is quite soft.

(3)Add the tomatoes and juice and bring to a boil, stirring often. Lower the heat and simmer for 30 minutes until as thick as hot cereal. Season with salt and serve. This sauce holds 1 week in the refrigerator or up to 6 months in the freezer.

(4)When ready to use, the cooked pasta should be added to a saucepan with the appropriate amount of sauce. Garnish with basil leaves and cheese, if using.

Live them, love them, learn them….! Make these sauces, and have fun in the process.Don’t get upset if something doesn’t turn out right the first time.

Try again, and have fun with your family and friends making these sauces, inventing your own dishes, while enjoying a nice glass of wine.

Penne Pasta in Bechamel Sauce

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