The process of adding a highly aromatic liquid (for increased flavor) or water to a pan to remove and dissolve the food particles (also known as fond) left over from cooking bones and vegetables for stock or sautéing a piece of meat in a pan. After adding the liquid, use a wooden spoon to loosen the rest of the food particles and reduce the heat to simmer the sauce. This process is used to create a sauce for a dish or add flavor to a stock.
A woody perennial herb with dark green, needle-like leaves and spires of small, white, pink, purple or blue flowers. It has a very pungent fragrance and may be used for cosmetics and decorative purposes, as well as culinary uses. Rosemary adds a great flavor to lamb, pork, chicken and salmon as well as several soups and sauces. A native of the Mediterranean region, rosemary grows wild on dry shrub and is cultivated all year round.
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