French Cooking Class on Traditional Sauces in Lille (59)

Activity description :

1. 3 hours
2. Up to 12 people

You can’t talk about French cuisine without mentioning its sauces! The hallmark of many dishes, they add depth, balance, and refinement to the cuisine. Alongside our chef, discover the great classics of French cuisine and learn to master the stocks, broths, and roux that go into making flavorful sauces with the perfect texture.

Course Outline:

• An introduction to stocks and broths, and their role as the essential foundation for many sauces.
• Learn techniques for making a white or brown roux and achieving the ideal texture.
• Prepare several iconic sauces: green pepper sauce, wine merchant sauce (or Bercy sauce), devil’s sauce, and Roquefort sauce.
• Prepare béchamel sauce and discover how to transform it into Mornay sauce with egg and grated cheese.
• Prepare Béarnaise sauce and its variation, Choron sauce, then explore the pairings between each sauce and the dishes it accompanies.

You’ll discover the essential techniques for making classic French sauces and learn how to adapt them to your own recipes and preferences. A technical and gourmet workshop, perfect for mastering the basics of French cuisine and adding more depth and refinement to your dishes!