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No. of mother sauces in French cuisine

Five

Béchamel sauce base ingredients

Milk with white roux (butter and flour)

Velouté sauce base ingredients

Light stock with blonde roux

Espagnole sauce main components

Brown stock, tomato purée, mirepoix, brown roux

Hollandaise sauce ingredients

Egg yolks, melted butter, lemon juice/vinegar

Mother sauce that is tomato-based

Sauce Tomat

Definition of emulsified sauces

Mixtures where oil blends with water-based liquid using emulsifier

Mornay sauce ingredients

Béchamel with added cheese

Béarnaise sauce base and additions

Hollandaise with shallots and tarragon

How reduction sauces are made

Simmering liquids until concentrated

Primary purpose sauces serve

Enhancing flavour profiles, adding depth & complexity

Ideal consistency of well-made sauce

Should coat back of spoon evenly

Classic pairing with Hollandaise sauce

Eggs Benedict

Advantage of commercial sauces

Time savings and convenience

Disadvantage of commercial sauces

High sodium content and preservatives/additives

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