Preparing Sauces and Accompaniments

3. SAUCES
 Is a thickened liquid that is flavored or seasoned to
enhance the flavor of the food that it is to accompany.
 It can be sweet, sour, spicy, or savory and may be
added to the food to become part of a main dish or
used as an accompaniment to the food being prepared.

4. STEAMING
 Is a simple way to cook vegetables while retaining
flavor, color and nutrients without adding fat or
calories.
 While steamed vegetables not require sauce to make
them taste good, a flavorful sauce complement the
flavor and makes the vegetables even better.

5. Types of Sauces for vegetables
 Vinegar sauce
 It is a light, easy sauce that supplies a sweet, tangy, Asian
flair to steamed vegetables. To make a vinegar sauce,
begin with seasoned rice vinegar and the stir in sugar,
ketchup, soy sauce, and sesame oil.

6. Types of Sauces for vegetables
 Sweet mustard sauce
 It provides a blend of sweet and tangy flavors to
accentuate the flavors of steamed vegetables.

7. Types of Sauces for vegetables
 Yogurt sauce
 It is a cool, refreshing sauce that provides a mild herb
flavor to steamed vegetables. Place plain yogurt in a
bowl, then stir in cumin, curry powder and salt.

8. Sauces
- is a term used in cookery to describe a wide range of flavoured
liquids that are served as part of the meal, or dish. The addition of a
sauce to a dish can be used to transform the overall presentation of a
dish by adding flavour, moisture, richness and visual appeal.
Sauces come in a variety of different styles and consistencies. They
can be thick or thin, rich and creamy, or light and delicate. Depending
on the purpose, sauces can be strongly flavoured, hot and spicy, or
even sweet to be served with a dessert.
The way in which the sauce is presented will depend very much on the
dish being served. The sauce may be served partially masked over the
food, served under the food, or served in a separate dish or saucier.

9. Plating vegetable dishes
 PLATING
 Is the art of modifying, processing, arranging, or
decorating food to enhance its aesthetic appeal.

10. Five basic elements of plating

11.  Sauces are liquid or semi-liquid mixtures.
 Sauces are liquid that has been thickened by
either:
 Egg yolks
 Roux
 Cornflour , Arrowroot or Starch
 Reducing cooking liquor or stock.

12. Importance of Sauces
 Enhances flavours.
 Some sauces helps in digestion. Ex: Mint Sauce , Apple Sauce
with roast pork.
 Enhances nutritional value of food.
 Provides moisture , colour & shine to the food.
Chef De Saucier
 Responsible for most of the sauces made in the kitchen of the
Hotels.
 He holds the one of the most demanding jobs of the kitchen in
Hotels.

13. Accompaniments
- are complementary additions to the main ingredient of a meal.
Accompaniments are typically things like vegetables and side salads
but they also include sauces and relishes. Sometimes the
accompaniment also comes with a garnish of its own.

14. Sauces for Vegetables
Sauce Vegetable Accompaniment
Bretonne Haricot beans, red kidney beans
Crème Spinach, fennel
Demi-glace Braised cabbage, stuffed eggplant
Hollandaise
Asparagus, globe artichokes,
cauliflower, fennel
Italian Cauliflower
Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs
and butter
Maltaise Asparagus
Cheese
Asparagus, cauliflower, broccoli,
brussel sprouts
Grated cheese, usually parmesan
Mousseline
Asparagus, globe artichokes,
cauliflower
Persil
Variety of vegetables including
potatoes, cauliflower and carrots
Additional parsley

15. Accompaniments for Vegetables
Accompaniment Vegetable
Cream Carrots, mushrooms, spinach, parsnips
Butter
Asparagus, carrots, globe artichokes, cauliflower,
broccoli
Melted butter and a sprinkling of parmesan
cheese
Broccoli, cauliflower
Glazing (water, sugar and butter)
Tomatoes, potatoes, eggplant, carrots, zucchini,
mushrooms
Stuffing made from ingredients such as rice,
cheese, breadcrumbs and herbs
Tomatoes, eggplant, mushrooms, zucchini,
capsicum

16. Sauce Boats
 A sauce boat, gravy boat or sauciere is a boat-shaped pitcher
in which sauce is served. It often sits on a matching plate,
sometimes attached to the pitcher, to catch dripping sauce.
 Mainly Sauce is
served in this sauce
boat in 5* Hotels.

17.  These are the Six Basic
types of Sauces originated
from French Cuisine.