The Leading Ladies (Mother Sauces)
A classic white sauce made with milk and a roux (butter and flour
Béchamel
This country is home to a bright green sauce made with basil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil known as Pesto.
Italy
Ingredients used in cooking to add viscosity (thickness) and create a desirable texture in various dishes.
Thickening Agents
This country is known for minestrone, a hearty vegetable soup made with pasta, beans, and tomatoes.
Italy
Flavorful liquids that form the foundation of many dishes in culinary arts
Stocks
A light, white sauce made by thickening white stock with a roux.
Velouté
his country created a rich, complex sauce combining dried chilies, chocolate, nuts, and spices—often served over chicken known as Mole.
Mexico
A fine white powder extracted from corn kernels.
Cornstarch
A cold soup called gazpacho, made from raw blended vegetables like tomatoes and peppers, originates from this sunny European country.
Spain
Reduces the amount of water in the stock and concentrates the flavor.
Reduction
Made by thickening brown stock with a roux.
Espagnole (Brown Sauce)
This European country is known for a tangy sauce made of mayonnaise, capers, pickles, and herbs, often served with seafood known as Tartar Sauce
France
A thickening agent made by cooking equal parts of flour and fat together.
Roux
This country serves borscht, a beet-based soup often topped with sour cream and eaten hot or cold.
Russia
The two categories of stocks
white stock- fond blanc
brown stock- fond brun
An emulsified sauce made with egg yolks, clarified butter, and lemon juice.
Hollandaise
A sweet and salty sauce made with soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and sake originated in this Asian country known as Teriyaki Sauce.
Japan
A starch extracted from the rhizomes of several tropical plants
Arrowroot
This Caribbean country’s cuisine includes chicken foot soup and red pea soup, often made with yams, dumplings, and Scotch bonnet peppers.
Jamaica
The meat or vegetables for a vegetable stock including:fresh bones, meat trimmings, veggies for vegetable stock are considered ...
The Nourishing Element
A rich, thickened tomato sauce.
Tomato Sauce
his South Asian country is famous for a creamy tomato-based curry sauce made with garlic, ginger, and garam masala known as Tikka Masala Sauce.
India
Made with egg yolk and/or cream
Liaison
Known for its spicy flavors, this Southeast Asian country makes Tom Yum, a hot and sour soup with lemongrass, lime leaves, chili, and shrimp.
Thailand
A mixture of diced vegetables that adds color and flavor to the stock.
Mirepoix