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Master French Velouté Sauce: Easy Classic Mother Sauce Recipe
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Master French Velouté Sauce: Easy Classic Mother Sauce Recipe
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Master French Velouté Sauce: Easy Classic Mother Sauce Recipe

Learn to make Velouté sauce, one of the five French 'mother sauces,' as codified by Auguste Escoffier. Unlike heavier sauces of its era, Velouté offers a delicate and light consistency thanks to a blond roux combined with a poultry, veal, or fish stock. Its name reflects its smooth, velvety texture. This video guides you through the simple steps to create this essential culinary base.
#French Cuisine
#Mother Sauce
#Velouté
#Classic Sauce
#Basic Recipe
#Cooking Basics
Blond Roux in the Making
Blond Roux in the Making

Recipe Information

5m
Prep Time
20m
Cook Time
25m
Total Time
4
Servings
Easy
French
French
Nutrition (per serving)
250
Calories
5g
Protein
15g
Carbs
20g
Fat
Adding Stock to Roux
Adding Stock to Roux

Ingredients

  • Unsalted Butter
    (For making the roux)

    50 grams
  • All-Purpose Flour
    (For making the roux)

    50 grams
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  • Chicken, Veal, or Fish Stock (warm)
    (Use a good quality, clear stock appropriate for your dish. The description mentions poultry, veal or fish stock.)

    500 milliliters
  • Salt

    to taste
  • White Pepper

    to taste
Servings: 4
💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!
Velouté Sauce Simmering
Velouté Sauce Simmering

Instructions

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  • 1

    Melt the butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, add the all-purpose flour.
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    Step 1 visual
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    Melt the butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, add the all-purpose flour.
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    Ensure butter doesn't brown before adding flour.
  • 2

    Whisk constantly for 2-3 minutes to cook the flour, creating a blond roux. Do not let it brown too much.
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    Step 2 visual
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    Whisk constantly for 2-3 minutes to cook the flour, creating a blond roux. Do not let it brown too much.
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    A blond roux is key for Velouté's light color and flavor.
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  • 3

    Gradually pour in the warm stock (chicken, veal, or fish), whisking continuously to incorporate it smoothly and prevent any lumps from forming.
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    Step 3 visual
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    Gradually pour in the warm stock (chicken, veal, or fish), whisking continuously to incorporate it smoothly and prevent any lumps from forming.
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    Adding warm stock to warm roux prevents lumps. Cold stock to hot roux also works.
  • 4

    Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cook for 10-15 minutes, whisking occasionally, until the sauce thickens to a velvety consistency.
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    Step 4 visual
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    Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cook for 10-15 minutes, whisking occasionally, until the sauce thickens to a velvety consistency.
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    Simmering allows the flour to fully cook and lose its raw taste.
  • 5

    For an extra smooth finish, pass the Velouté through a fine-mesh sieve. Season with salt and white pepper to taste.
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    Step 5 visual
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    For an extra smooth finish, pass the Velouté through a fine-mesh sieve. Season with salt and white pepper to taste.
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    Taste and adjust seasoning; the stock's saltiness will affect the final flavor.
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