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Veloute

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• bechamel
• roux
 
 
Definition: A veloute sauce is a variation of bechamel, or white sauce, except instead of milk, the liquid added to the roux is chicken stock or another light stock like veal or fish.

Pronunciation: vell oo TAY • (noun)

Examples: The veloute sauce was made using the stock from poaching the chicken breasts.

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