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In small amounts it is safe and to add some flavour, not to get anyone drunk :P -Admin
Wine, brandy, liquors, liqueurs, Bourbon-Tequila-Vodka, and many other alcohol bearing beverages are used in cooking. They add flavors, they sometimes will enhance the flavor of an ingredient, they also are used to 'deglaze' a cooking pan to free the tasty bits stuck to the pan.
Because they are usually cooked into a dish, the heat makes the alcohol evaporate. There might be a tiny bit of alcohol left in a dish, but not something to make you feel it.
Exceptions to that can be 'rum balls' 'rum cake' and other things that have the alcoholic beverage added to a cold food.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoAlcohol tends to dissolve things that water cannot. Use of alcohol in sauces can bring out flavors that would otherwise not be available without it.
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How are most sauces normally thickened?
There is no single method that applies to "most sauces." Different types of thickeners and different methods are used to make different sauces. Some sauces are simply simmered until enough liquid evaporates to obtain the desired thickness, while other sauces require thickeners such as flour, cornstarch, tapioca or arrowroot.
How do you safley reduce the alchol when cooking sauces?
Use the other ingredients as a heatsink to reduce the temperature of the alcohol. Or make sure before adding alcohol, that the food has some moisture or is liquidy. Then just slowly cook until you can't smell the alcohol anymore.
What are miscellaneous sauces?
miscellaneous sauces are sauces that are not fundamental in cooking recipes. They usually involve uncommonly used recipes that are special or unique.
Are sauces vegetarian?
It depends on the type of sauce. Some sauces are vegetarian friendly, others might not be. You can also make your own sauces.
What uses does a plum blossom have?
Plum blossoms are an Asian tree species that bear fruit that is typically used in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean cooking as juices, flavouring in alcohol, and as pickles or sauces.
What happens to alcohol when you add to sauces?
It depends. If added without cooking it, it will blend in. If cooked long enough, simmered, the alcohol will mostly evaporate leaving the flavor of whatever brand you use but little alcohol. If flambeed, hot alcohol ignited, it will mostly burn off, like in cherries jubilee, leaving some flavor behind.
What are savory white sauces used for?
this can be used for meats and vegetables
What foods contain alcohol or vinegar?
Alcohol and vinegar are both common ingredients in a variety of foods from salad dressings and sauces to marinades and pickles. Many alcoholic beverages including beer wine and hard liquor contain alcohol and vinegar is a common ingredient in recipes for pickled vegetables sauces and condiments. Below is a list of some common foods that contain alcohol and vinegar: Salad dressings many dressings are made with wine balsamic or apple cider vinegars Pickles pickles are often made with vinegar and sometimes with beer or wine Sauces sauces such as barbecue sauce and teriyaki sauce often contain alcohol and/or vinegar Marinades marinades often contain alcohol such as wine or beer as well as vinegar Fruit-based dishes many fruit-based dishes such as chutneys are made with vinegar Cakes and breads some cakes and breads are made with beer or wine and some are made with vinegarAlcohol and vinegar are both important ingredients in cooking and can add flavor and depth to many dishes. Its important to be aware of the ingredients in your food and to use alcohol and vinegar in moderation.
Why is egg used in sauces?
it taste good
What are some good BBQ sauces?
Barbeque sauce is a personal preference but as for myself I like Home made sauces. If you prefer there are many different flavored bottled sauces in the supermarkets.
Why are pasta sauces un healthy?
Pasta sauces off the shelf are full of sugar and preservatives. Not all sauces have to be unhealthy though. Go out and grab some fresh organic ingredients and make your own pasta sauces without the fillers.
What are some uses of ground oregano?
The most common use of the spice oregano is in Italian foods such as spaghetti and pizza.
