Mother (n.)
the base sauce used to make other variations of the original sauce; there are five variations: brown or espagnole, velouté, béchamel, tomato sauce, and emulsions
the base sauce used to make other variations of the original sauce; there are five variations: brown or espagnole, velouté, béchamel, tomato sauce, and emulsions
the preparation of ingredients, such as dicing onions or measuring spices, before starting cooking
Mise en place (v.) Read More »
to finely divide food into uniform pieces smaller than diced or chopped foods, prepared using a chef’s knife or food processor