Sauces

Question 1

Describe what a sauce is.

Answer 1

It is a liquid that has been thickened.

Question 2

What THREE ways do we thicken sauces?

Answer 2

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

Question 3

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

Answer 3

The 3 S’s

• Smooth
• Shiny
• Well-seasoned

Question 4

Why do we add sauces to dishes. Give THREE reasons.

Answer 4

• Add colour
• Add flavour
• Add texture
• bind (stick) food together
• Improve appearance
• Moisten dish
• Add food value (nutrition)
• Counteract (takeaway) richness of food

Question 5

Identify THREE different sauces

Answer 5

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