Preparation and Pre-Prep · Beginner
Sauce and Mixture Preparation
Learn to thicken with a roux, build an emulsion, use the reduction technique, and prevent curdling in cream- and yogurt-based sauces.
What Will You Learn in This Lesson?
- Thicken a sauce to the right consistency with a roux
- Build an emulsion and bring it back together if it breaks
- Thicken and flavor a liquid using the reduction technique
- Prevent curdling in cream- and yogurt-based sauces
- Balance acidity and sweetness when seasoning a sauce
Equipment You’ll Need
Required
- Mixing bowls in various sizes
- Whisk
- Wooden spoon or silicone spatula
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Measuring cup
Optional
- Immersion blender
- Small piece of cheesecloth
Alternative
- If you do not have a whisk: whisk rapidly with broad strokes using a fork.
- If you do not have an immersion blender: strain the sauce through cheesecloth to make it smooth.
Safety
- When whisking hot sauce, keep the bowl slightly away from yourself; splashes can cause burns.
- Cook sauces that form a skin over low heat; high heat scorches the bottom and ruins the sauce.
- Prepare mixtures containing allergens such as hazelnuts or almonds in a separate container and label them.
Course Content
7 sections
37 lessons
9 sa 41 dk total
Boiling: More Than Just Water
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Pan-Cooking Techniques
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Oven Cooking Techniques
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Free 15 min
Basic Cooking Methods
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Free 10 min
Controlling Heat and Cooking Time
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Free 15 min
Stovetop Cooking Techniques
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Free 15 min
Kitchen Layout and Work Area
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Free 15 min
Basic Tools Used in the Kitchen
Written lesson
Free 12 min
Food Safety and Hygiene Rules
Written lesson
Free 15 min
Measurement Units and How to Use Them
Written lesson
Free 15 min
A Guide to Reading and Understanding Recipes
Written lesson
Free 15 min
Essential Knife Types and How to Use Them
Video lesson
Free 20 min
Vegetable and Fruit Prep Techniques
Written lesson
Free 15 min
Safe Knife Skills
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Free 18 min
Chopping Techniques
Written lesson
Free 20 min
Slicing Techniques
Written lesson
Free 20 min
Cube and Strip Cutting Techniques
Written lesson
Free 20 min