Cooking Basics! How to Make Brown Sauce

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Time

approx. 20mins

Brown sauce is the base for dishes like demi-glace sauce and stew. Once you know how to make it, your everyday cooking will taste noticeably better. Try it as a sauce for hamburger steak or in beef stew.

Ingredients [ Makes about 350 g ]

  • cake flour30 g
  • salted butter30 g
  • granulated bouillon (consommé)1 teaspoon
  • hot water300 ml
Cooking notes

Please Note

Ingredients may vary by product and region. If you have food allergies or dietary restrictions, please review all ingredient labels carefully before cooking. Consult your doctor or a registered dietitian if you have any health concerns.

Instructions

1

Heat the butter in a pot over low heat. Once melted, add the cake flour and mix well until no dry flour remains.

2

Cook for about 20 minutes, stirring, until the whole mixture turns brown.

3

Add the hot water a little at a time, mixing well after each addition so it blends in smoothly.

4

Add the consomme and mix. Continue simmering while stirring until the sauce thickens.