This document discusses learning competencies related to preparing sauces for menu items. It defines what sauces are and their importance in enhancing foods. It then describes the characteristics of good sauces and lists the five mother sauces - béchamel, velouté, hollandaise, espagnole and tomato sauce. It also discusses other common sauces, thickening agents used in sauces, types of roux, common sauce problems, and hygienic principles for sauce making.
This document discusses learning competencies related to preparing sauces for menu items. It defines what sauces are and their importance in enhancing foods. It then describes the characteristics of good sauces and lists the five mother sauces - béchamel, velouté, hollandaise, espagnole and tomato sauce. It also discusses other common sauces, thickening agents used in sauces, types of roux, common sauce problems, and hygienic principles for sauce making.
This document discusses learning competencies related to preparing sauces for menu items. It defines what sauces are and their importance in enhancing foods. It then describes the characteristics of good sauces and lists the five mother sauces - béchamel, velouté, hollandaise, espagnole and tomato sauce. It also discusses other common sauces, thickening agents used in sauces, types of roux, common sauce problems, and hygienic principles for sauce making.
This document discusses learning competencies related to preparing sauces for menu items. It defines what sauces are and their importance in enhancing foods. It then describes the characteristics of good sauces and lists the five mother sauces - béchamel, velouté, hollandaise, espagnole and tomato sauce. It also discusses other common sauces, thickening agents used in sauces, types of roux, common sauce problems, and hygienic principles for sauce making.
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LEARNING COMPETENCY:
LO 3. Prepare sauces required for
menu items TLE_HECK9-12SSS-IIIc-22 At the end of the module, you should be able to: 1. classify various types of sauces and their corresponding menu items 2. prepare a variety of hot and cold sauces based on the required menu items 3. identify the types of thickening agents and convenience products used in preparing sauces 4. use thickening agents and convenience products appropriately 5. evaluate sauces for flavor, color, and consistency 6. identify and deal with problems in the preparation of sauces Based on experiences of those culinary experts, preparing a sauce plays an important role in preparing dishes. Sauces are made of liquid ingredients, thickening agents, seasonings and flavorings. It provides a flavorful liquid which is usually thickened that enhances the taste of the food, add moisture, texture and good appearance to any kind of foods. Characteristics of a Good sauce 1. There are no lumps. 2. A flavor that is not floury or pasty. 3. Sticks to the back of a spoon. 4. It does not break apart when it cooks down Basic Sauces or Mother Sauces for Meat, Vegetables, and Fish
1. White sauce/Bechamel- Its basic ingredient is
milk which is thickened with flour enriched with butter. 2. Veloute sauce- Its chief ingredients are veal, chicken and fish broth, thickened with blonde roux. 3. Hollandaise- It is a rich emulsified sauce made from butter, egg yolks, lemon juice and cayenne. 4. Brown sauce / Espagnole- It is a brown roux-based sauce made with margarine or butter, flavor and brown stock. 5. Tomato sauce- It is made from stock (ham/pork) and tomato products seasoned with spices and herbs. 6. Other Sauces- Not all sauces came from mother sauces. Some sauces came from puree of fruits or vegetables and some sauces are made from meat juices or butter. a. Marinara sauce- It is a sauce mixed with olive oil and herbs to tomato sauce. b. Salsa-has combination of raw vegetables or fruits, spices, onions and chiles. c. Relishes-made with fruits or vegetables which may be cooked or pickled using solution of vinegar or brine that can be sweet, savory or spicy. d. Gravy-a type of sauce which made from meat or poultry juices, liquid such as milk, cream or broth and thickening agent such as roux. e. Compound Butter-sauce that added with seasonings to softened butter and some blended with chives, basil or parsley. f. Independent sauce-this exemplified by applesauce, cocktail sauce, sweet and sour sauce and barbecue sauce that can be served hot or cold. Variation of Sauces
1. Hot Sauces – it is made just before they
are to be used. 2. Cold sauces –it is cooked ahead of time, then cooled, covered, and placed in the refrigerator to chill. Thickening Agents Thickening agents thickens sauce to the right consistency. The sauce must be thick enough to cling lightly to the food. Some examples of thickeners are starches (cornstarch, potato starch, cassava starch) and flours (rice flour, cassava flour, all-purpose flour, wheat flour, breadflour). Other products used are arrowroot, waxy maize, bread crumbs, other vegetables and grain products. Another component of roux is flour which is used in making different sauces The following are the different kinds of roux. 1. White roux – It is cooked just enough to cook the raw taste of flour; used for béchamel and other white sauces based on milk. 2. Blond roux – It is cooked little longer to a slightly darker color; used for veloutes´. 3. Brown roux – It is cooked to a light brown color and a nutty aroma. Flour may be browned before adding to the fat. It contributes flavor and color to brown sauces. Common Problems in Sauce 1. discarding 2. oiling-off 3. poor texture 4. synersis (weeping) 5. oil streaking Hygienic Principles and Practices in Sauce Making 1. Make sure all equipment is perfectly clean. 2. Hold sauce no longer than 1 ½ hours. Make only enough to serve in this time, and discard any that is left over. 3. Never mix an old batch of sauce with a new batch. 4. Never hold hollandaise or béarnaise or any other acid product in aluminum. Use stainless-steel containers.