Sauce Recipes
A thick, savory sauce traditionally made with pork, stock, and tomato, though often simplified today. What is this sauce called?
Tomato Sauce
What is a Roux?
A mixture of fat and flour cooked together, used to thicken sauces and soups.
What is a Stock?
Stock is a flavorful liquid made by simmering bones, vegetables (mirepoix), herbs, and water.
What should you when holding and there's people in front of You?
Alert the people in front of you By saying "Knife Knife!" before walking
What should you do before putting on gloves?
Wash your hands
A rich, emulsified sauce made from butter, egg yolks, and lemon juice. What is this sauce called?
Hollandaise
What is Sweating?
Gently cooking vegetables in a small amount of fat over low heat until soft and translucent, without browning
What are the four essential ingredients of stock?
The main components are a nutritious element (bones), mirepoix, a bouquet garni (herbs), and liquid.
What is cross-contamination?
The spread of bacteria from raw meat/poultry to other foods, which can be prevented by using separate cutting boards.
when having Long hair in the kitchen what should You Do?
Tie Your Hair for it not to get in the way
A creamy sauce made from a white roux (butter and flour) and milk, often infused with onion. What Sauce is this called?
Béchamel
What is Blanching?
Briefly boiling food and then plunging it into ice water to stop the cooking process.
What is mirepoix?
A mixture of onions, carrots, and celery, generally in a 2:1:1 ratio, used to add flavor.
What is the best way to prevent kitchen fires?
Never leave cooking food unattended, especially when frying or broiling.
What should you do when having accessories?
Remove all of them for the food not to get contaminated.
A savory sauce made by thickening white stock (chicken, fish, or veal) with a roux. What is this sauce called?
Velouté
What is Marinating?
Soaking foods in a seasoned liquid to add flavor and tenderize them before cooking.
What is a fumet?
A highly concentrated fish stock, often containing white wine.
Why are sharp knives safer than dull ones?
They require less pressure, reducing the chance of slipping.
What is the best way to prevent cross-contamination?
Use different cutting boards and knives for raw meat and produce.
A dark, rich sauce made from a dark brown roux, brown stock, and mirepoix (carrots, onions, celery). What is this sauce Called?
Espagnole
What is Deglazing?
Adding liquid to a hot pan to dissolve the browned food particles stuck to the bottom after searing
How do you remove impurities?
Skim the surface regularly as the stock heats up.
What is the most effective way to prevent foodborne illness?
Wash hands with warm, soapy water for at least 20 seconds before, during, and after food preparation.
Why shouldn't you wash raw chicken?
Washing raw chicken splashes bacteria (like Salmonella) onto countertops and nearby surfaces.