Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
veloute
noun
/vəˈluːteɪ/
Definition
A smooth, creamy sauce made from a stock that is thickened with a roux.
Examples
- She prepared a delicious chicken veloute to accompany the vegetables.
- The chef highlighted the seafood’s flavor with a delicate lobster veloute.
Meaning
Veloute is one of the five mother sauces in classical French cuisine, used as a base for many other sauces and dishes.
Synonyms
- White sauce
- Roux-based sauce
