Demi-glaze (Noun)
Meaning
Sauce Espagnole with extra beef stock simmered down and seasoned with dry wine or sherry.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The demi-glaze added a rich, velvety texture to the sauce espagnole, elevating the dish to new heights.
- To make a classic demi-glaze, the chef simmered down a mixture of beef stock and sauce espagnole, then seasoned it with a splash of dry sherry.
- The demi-glaze was the crowning glory of the sauce, its deep, caramelized flavor a perfect complement to the tender beef.
- After reducing the sauce espagnole with extra beef stock, the chef whisked in a spoonful of demi-glaze to add depth and complexity.
- A good demi-glaze can make all the difference in a sauce espagnole, transforming it from a mere accompaniment to a true star of the show.