List of sauces
Type | Sauce |
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Main ingredients | Various |
A sauce is a liquid, cream, or semi-solid food served on or used in preparing other foods. Most sauces are not normally consumed by themselves; they add flavor, moisture, and visual appeal to a dish. Sauces need a liquid component, but some sauces (such as pesto or salsa) may contain more solid elements than liquid.
Types of Sauces[edit | edit source]
Sauces can be categorized based on their ingredients and the type of cuisine they are used in. Here are some common types of sauces:
Mother Sauces[edit | edit source]
The five mother sauces of classical cuisine were first categorized by the French chef Marie-Antoine Carême in the 19th century. They include:
Dipping Sauces[edit | edit source]
Dipping sauces are used to add flavor to foods that are dipped into them. Examples include:
Hot Sauces[edit | edit source]
Hot sauces are made from chili peppers and other ingredients. Examples include:
Sweet Sauces[edit | edit source]
Sweet sauces are often used in desserts. Examples include:
Savory Sauces[edit | edit source]
Savory sauces are used to enhance the flavor of main dishes. Examples include:
Regional Sauces[edit | edit source]
Different regions have their own unique sauces that are integral to their cuisine. Some examples include:
- Marinara sauce (Italy)
- Teriyaki sauce (Japan)
- Chimichurri (Argentina)
- Mole sauce (Mexico)
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