What are the reasons chefs add sauces and condiments to restaurant food?
4 reasons our chefs love our Sauces
I am frequently asked why sauces should be added to food. There are many people who love their preferred sauce with everything. It's common for kids to smother vegetables and meats with tomato sauce. Others may prefer their food without the sauce. I wouldn't advise you to make your own food. But those who are at the opposite ends of the spectrum could be missing out on a delicious taste experience. Sauces can be used to complement the flavours of other foods.
Here are 4 reasons chefs suggest sauce to include in the dish
1.To complement and counter natural flavours
Imagine some food that you want to pair with certain sauces.
- Lamb and mint sauce
- Roast beef and horseradish-based sauce
- Pork and apple sauce
Chicken Supreme is a dish enriched with a sauce based upon one of the five Mother Sauces - Veloute, with chicken broth and cream. The result is a creamy, rich sauce with a velvety texture. The dish is rich in flavour and can be used with chicken.
Combining other meats, with different sauces, can help to enhance the flavour and complement the meat.
2.To add succulence
Lean meats like fish and poultry naturally get drier as they cook (think Christmas Day nerves when you put the turkey in the oven). Some cooking techniques like grilling dry out a dish. Grilled meats can be served with a Bearnaise-type emulsion or even a chutney. White fish are elevated with Beurreblanc.
3. To visually enhance the dish
It's a common saying that you eat with your eyes. This is why you should be familiar with the reason sauces are added by chefs. A well-matched condiment adds depth and lustre to your dish. Red wine jus added to lamb's meat, for example, can add that extra sheen. Also, don't forget to include complementary or clashing colors - like a whitefish with a red pepper compote.
4.To add texture
Savour the experience with your nose. Enjoy your senses. You will be captivated by the flavor. The last piece to the puzzle is the way the food feels when it touches your tongue. The addition of crunch to lean meat dishes, or the silky smoothness of pan-fried seafood...
You can elevate your dish by using the right sauce. So visit Cape Sauce Co to find your perfect sauce.
