Albufera Sauce facts for kids

Albufera sauce (pronounced Al-boo-FAIR-uh) is a special kind of sauce that comes from France. It's known as a "minor sauce" because it's made from a more basic sauce called velouté. Think of velouté as a "mother sauce" – it's one of the main sauces that many other sauces are built upon.

This elegant sauce was likely created by a famous chef named Antonin Carême. He was a very important chef in the early 1800s. He also created a dish called Poularde Albufera, which is a fancy chicken dish. The sauce and the dish were named to honor the Duke of Albufera, a French general.

What is Albufera Sauce Made Of?

A well-known chef named Auguste Escoffier shared a recipe for Albufera sauce in his famous cookbook, Le Guide culinaire. His recipe starts with a base of Suprême Sauce. Suprême sauce is a rich, creamy sauce made from velouté, cream, and butter.

To this creamy base, a special ingredient called meat glaze is added. Meat glaze is a very concentrated, flavorful liquid made by slowly reducing meat stock. Adding this glaze gives Albufera sauce its unique ivory-white color.

How is Albufera Sauce Used?

Albufera sauce is often served with fancy dishes. It goes especially well with poultry, like chicken or turkey. It's also a great match for sweetbreads, which are a type of meat from young animals. The rich, creamy flavor of the sauce adds a touch of elegance to these dishes.

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  Parmentier of duck confit with pan-fried foie gras and Albufera sauce

See also

In Spanish: Salsa albufera para niños