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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
butter
flour
chicken stock
onion
bay leaf
salt
white pepper
thyme

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

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat until foamy

2

Add flour to the melted butter and whisk continuously for 2-3 minutes until pale and smooth

3

Gradually pour in chicken stock while whisking to avoid lumps

4

Add onion, bay leaf, and thyme to the mixture

5

Simmer the sauce gently for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally

6

Strain the sauce through a fine sieve to remove solids

7

Season with salt and white pepper to taste

Cooking Techniques

sautéingwhiskingsimmeringstraining

Spice Level:

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Allergens

glutendairy

Also Known As

VeloutéWhite Sauce
Local Name: Velouté

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