Sauce

usgb/sɔːs/
noun

A liquid or semi-solid food that is used to add flavor to other foods.

I put some tomato sauce on my spaghetti.
Visual representation of "sauce" - a liquid or semi-solid food that is used to add flavor to other foods

Often appears as...

  • tomato sauce
  • soy sauce
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Visual representation of "sauce"
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Culinary Terms

Understand 'sauce' as part of cooking vocabulary, often appearing in recipes or on menus.

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The recipe says to simmer the sauce for 20 minutes.
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Cultural Variations

'Sauce' varies globally - it can be a dip in some countries or a cooking ingredient in others.

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In Mexico, 'salsa' is a type of sauce often used as a dip.
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Flavor Enhancer

Use 'sauce' to describe something added to food for extra flavor, not as the main ingredient.

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This pasta needs a bit more sauce to enhance its taste.
Visual representation of the word "Sauce"

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