SALSA VELOUTÉ//Las 5 Salsas Madre y sus Derivadas

How to Make Velouté Sauce

Introduction to Velouté Sauce

• Velouté is one of the five mother sauces, essential for creating a variety of dishes. It serves as a base for soups, creams, and sauces for white fish and poultry.

• The video promises a quick and digestible guide on making this versatile sauce. Ingredients include chicken or fish stock.

Ingredients Required

• For this recipe, 1 liter of fish stock is used, which was previously demonstrated in another video.

• Traditional recipes call for butter; however, olive oil is used here for a healthier option (80 grams). Additionally, 60 grams of flour and 10 grams of salt are required.

• Cornstarch can be substituted if gluten intolerance is an issue; the standard measure is 10 grams of salt per liter of liquid. This sauce is foundational in both French and international cuisine.

Cooking Process

• Begin by heating the fat (oil or butter) over medium heat before adding flour to create a roux—a mixture that can be white, blond, or dark depending on cooking time. A white roux is desired for this recipe.

• The roux must be cooked briefly to avoid raw flour taste while maintaining its light color; it will change as it cooks longer but should remain pale for velouté sauce purposes.

Adding Stock

• Gradually add half the stock initially to prevent lumps from forming in the mixture; then increase heat slightly to ensure proper blending with the roux. The resulting color will vary based on whether oil or butter was used—olive oil gives a greenish hue while butter remains lighter.

• Once smooth without lumps, add the remaining stock; this creates a thickened soup base that can also serve as seafood soup when combined with shellfish like mussels or clams.

Versatility and Final Thoughts

• Velouté acts as a blank canvas: it can be enhanced with tomato or spices to create various sauces such as béchamel or even seafood sauces by adding lemon juice for flavoring fish dishes like sole fillet preparation.

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