In a sauce pot, warm up the stock you plan to use.
Add mirepoix (celery, parsnip, yellow onion) along with sachet ingredients to the stock. (🎯You can skip this part if you want to season the sauce with something else after finishing.)
In a medium sauce pot, melt butter over medium heat.
Whisk flour into butter to create a roux – be careful not to brown.
It should be about the consistency of wet sand.
Strain the stock (if you used the mirepoix and sachet).
Add the stock to the roux, whisking constantly.
❗Only add some of the stock at first and whisk until most of the lumps are gone, then slowly add the rest.
Continue to heat and whisk until you reach a velvety consistency, adding more stock slowly as needed.
If the velouté is to be used as-is, season to taste with salt and white pepper.
If it is to be used as an ingredient in other preparations, do not season velouté.
Strain through a fine mesh strainer.
Evaluate the finished sauce.
Taste, season, and adjust as needed.
Cover or spread melted butter on surface to prevent skin formation.
Keep hot in a bain-marie, or cool in an ice bath for later use.
Discover the cornerstone of French cuisine with this classic Velouté Sauce recipe. This silky, stock-based masterpiece begins with a delicate white roux that's combined with white stock for a versatile foundation. Perfect for transforming into daughter sauces like Suprême or Vin Blanc, this elegant basic elevates poultry and seafood dishes to restaurant quality. Master this mother sauce and unlock countless culinary possibilities for your gourmet repertoire. - Claude
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Servings
Yields approximately 3 cups (24 oz)
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Per Serving (2 Tbsp) - Calories: 45; Total Fat: 3g (Saturated Fat: 2g); Cholesterol: 8mg; Sodium: 85mg; Total Carbohydrates: 3g (Dietary Fiber: 0g, Sugars: 0g); Protein: 1g; Calories from Fat: 27 (60%)
*Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate only. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients, and is based on available nutrient data. Variations may occur based on ingredient brands and preparation methods.