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What is the primary function of sauces in a dish?
What is the primary function of sauces in a dish?
- To add moisture and richness to the food
- To introduce complementary and contrasting flavors
- To enhance the appearance of the food
- All of the above (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a component of the structure of sauces?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the structure of sauces?
- Garnish (correct)
- Thickening agent
- Seasoning and flavoring ingredients
- Liquid base
What is the basic ingredient used to make the Béchamel sauce, also known as the White sauce?
What is the basic ingredient used to make the Béchamel sauce, also known as the White sauce?
- Chicken stock
- Tomato purée
- Vegetable broth
- Milk thickened with flour and enriched with butter (correct)
What is the purpose of combining the components of a sauce very well?
What is the purpose of combining the components of a sauce very well?
What are the leading or mother sauces referred to in the text?
What are the leading or mother sauces referred to in the text?
Which of the following statements about sauces is NOT true?
Which of the following statements about sauces is NOT true?
What is the main ingredient in the Espagnole sauce?
What is the main ingredient in the Espagnole sauce?
What is the purpose of making a roux?
What is the purpose of making a roux?
What is the recommended method for thickening sauces and soups?
What is the recommended method for thickening sauces and soups?
What is the ratio of flour to fat in a roux?
What is the ratio of flour to fat in a roux?
What is the purpose of a cold slurry in thickening a sauce?
What is the purpose of a cold slurry in thickening a sauce?
What is the difference between a white roux and a brown roux?
What is the difference between a white roux and a brown roux?
Which type of fat is recommended for making the best sauces?
Which type of fat is recommended for making the best sauces?
What is the purpose of straining the Espagnole sauce through a sieve?
What is the purpose of straining the Espagnole sauce through a sieve?
What is the difference between a hot sauce and a cold sauce?
What is the difference between a hot sauce and a cold sauce?
What is the main purpose of a thickening agent in sauces?
What is the main purpose of a thickening agent in sauces?
What is the chief ingredient in Velouté sauce?
What is the chief ingredient in Velouté sauce?
Which sauce is made from butter, egg yolks, lemon juice, and cayenne?
Which sauce is made from butter, egg yolks, lemon juice, and cayenne?
What is an emulsion sauce?
What is an emulsion sauce?
Which stock is typically used in Velouté sauce?
Which stock is typically used in Velouté sauce?
What should you do if an emulsion sauce breaks?
What should you do if an emulsion sauce breaks?
Which sauce serves as the starting point for many derivatives?
Which sauce serves as the starting point for many derivatives?
What is a key step in making Bechamel sauce?
What is a key step in making Bechamel sauce?
Which type of sauce is Emulsion according to the text?
Which type of sauce is Emulsion according to the text?
What is the term 'velouté' used for in cooking?
What is the term 'velouté' used for in cooking?
What is the main technique used to fix broken mayonnaise?
What is the main technique used to fix broken mayonnaise?
What is the purpose of a cornstarch slurry compared to a whitewash?
What is the purpose of a cornstarch slurry compared to a whitewash?
Which thickening agent is a combination of flour and water and poses a risk of separation?
Which thickening agent is a combination of flour and water and poses a risk of separation?
How does a liaison differ from other thickening agents like cornstarch or arrowroot?
How does a liaison differ from other thickening agents like cornstarch or arrowroot?
Which ingredient adds shine and flavor when used as a thickening agent by forming tiny balls?
Which ingredient adds shine and flavor when used as a thickening agent by forming tiny balls?
What taste sensation does acidity contribute to a sauce?
What taste sensation does acidity contribute to a sauce?
How does thinning a sauce with water affect its flavor?
How does thinning a sauce with water affect its flavor?
What test can indicate that thickening is complete for a sauce?
What test can indicate that thickening is complete for a sauce?
Which taste sensation is derived from herbs like tarragon, sage, and peppercorn?
Which taste sensation is derived from herbs like tarragon, sage, and peppercorn?
Which of the following texture descriptions best fits thin sauces?
Which of the following texture descriptions best fits thin sauces?
What distinguishes arrowroot from cornstarch in terms of finished product clarity?
What distinguishes arrowroot from cornstarch in terms of finished product clarity?
Study Notes
Functions and Components of Sauces
- Sauces enhance flavor, moisture, and visual appeal in dishes.
- A roux, made from flour and fat, is essential in many sauces; it serves as a thickening agent.
- Mother sauces include Béchamel, Espagnole, Velouté, Tomato, and Hollandaise.
Key Ingredients and Techniques
- Béchamel sauce, also known as White sauce, is primarily made with milk.
- The main ingredient in Espagnole sauce is a brown stock, often made from beef.
- The recommended thickening method involves making a roux or a cold slurry for sauces and soups.
Ratios and Applications
- The standard roux ratio is equal parts flour to fat by weight.
- A cold slurry uses cornstarch and water to thicken sauces without cooking.
- White roux is cooked briefly for a light flavor, while brown roux is cooked longer for a richer taste.
Specific Sauce Characteristics
- Emulsion sauces combine fat and liquid, with Hollandaise being made from butter, egg yolks, lemon juice, and cayenne.
- Velouté sauce typically uses chicken, fish, or vegetable stock.
- Straining the Espagnole sauce removes impurities, yielding a smoother texture.
Emulsions and Fixing Techniques
- A broken emulsion can be repaired by whisking in a small amount of warm water or one egg yolk.
- Thin sauces generally have a runnier texture, while thicker sauces provide more body.
Flavor and Sensation
- Acidity in sauces contributes a bright taste, enhancing overall flavor.
- Thinning a sauce with water can dilute flavors, making it less concentrated.
Miscellaneous
- A liaison is different from other thickeners; it uses egg yolks and cream for a richer finish.
- Arrowroot creates a clearer sauce than cornstarch, making it preferred for delicate sauces.
- The completion of thickening can be tested by observing the desired consistency and volume of the sauce.
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Explore the different types of sauces and their functions in dish composition. Learn how sauces enhance taste, moisture, and appearance, as well as how they bring out the flavors of food and enrich overall taste and texture.
