Sauces

Thickened liquids that complement other foods. This is known as?

The purpose of sauces is to...

This means that a sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.

When starches are combined with a hot liquid, they absorb

liquid in a processes called ___________.

The most commonly used starch based thickener is

called _____________. It is a mixture of equal parts flour and fat

This is a mixture of cold liquid and starch, typically cornstarch.

This is done by boiling a sauce to evaporate some of the water. It concentrates flavor and thickens some liquids.

a smooth, creamy substance made of liquidized or crushed fruit or vegetables.

Sauce made from pureed fruits or vegetables is called a ___________.

Egg yolks must go through the processes of

tempering, or gradually warming to the temperature

of the yolks