Whether
it's meat with chimichurri sauce or poached eggs with hollandaise, there's no
denying that a little sauce goes a long way in enhancing the flavour of our
favourite foods.
When
it comes to the classics there are 12 basic sauces beloved around the world.
Some are mother sauces like bechamel and espagnole, while others like BBQ sauce
and sweet and sour sauce are regional favourites. Each one offers a unique
flavour profile and anyone can make them at home.
You'll
find them all in this nifty infographic highlighting 12 basic sauces and their
recipes. If you are a visual learner, you'll appreciate this guide to basic
sauces. You could even print it and hang it on the fridge for easy reference.
Side
note: If you're looking for vegan alternatives to some of the basic sauces
below, check out our recipes for vegan bechamel sauce and vegan hollandaise
sauce.
12 BASIC SAUCES AND
HOW TO MAKE THEM
By Quid Corner