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Velouté Sauce

Cultural Context

Velouté sauce, one of the five mother sauces of classical French cuisine, originated in the 18th century. Traditionally made with a roux and stock, it serves as a base for many sauces and dishes, reflecting the French culinary emphasis on technique and flavor. Today, it is widely used in various cuisines around the world, often adapted with different stocks and seasonings to suit diverse palates.

FrenchFRother
30 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 petit choux fleur
Une belle Patate douce
1 oignon
500 ml de bouillon de légumes ou volaille
Sel
poivre
huile d’olive
20 cl Crème fraîche
Pain rassis
2 c.s d’huile d’olive
1 gousse d’ail ou ail en poudre
2 c.s d’herbes de Provence

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while maintaining flavor.

chicken stock

🥗Healthier: vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable stock is lighter and often more accessible.

1

Chop the cauliflower, sweet potato, and onion.

2

In a pot, heat some olive oil and sauté the onion until translucent.

3

Add the cauliflower and sweet potato, then pour in the vegetable or chicken broth.

4

Season with salt and pepper, and simmer until the vegetables are tender.

5

Blend the mixture until smooth, then stir in the crème fraîche.

6

For the croutons, cut the stale bread into cubes.

7

In a bowl, mix the bread cubes with olive oil, garlic, and herbs de Provence.

8

Spread the croutons on a baking sheet and bake until golden and crispy.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingwhiskingsimmeringstraining

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariandairy-free

Allergens

glutendairy

Also Known As

VeloutéWhite Sauce
Local Name: Velouté

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