Blanc (Noun)
Meaning
A white sauce of fat, broth, and vegetables (used especially with braised meat).
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The chef carefully prepared a rich blanc to serve with the braised beef shoulder, simmering the mixture for hours to develop the flavors.
- A simple blanc made with butter, chicken broth, and sautéed onions was all that was needed to elevate the boring old pork chops.
- The elegant sauce blanc that accompanied the dish was a perfect complement to the pan-seared scallops.
- After a few failed attempts, the cooking student finally mastered the art of making a smooth and creamy blanc to serve with the osso buco.
- For the classic coq au vin recipe, a flavorful blanc was simmered with the chicken and red wine to create a rich and savory sauce.