Sauce

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Culinary TermsPlay
Understand 'sauce' as part of cooking vocabulary, often appearing in recipes or on menus. SlideThe recipe says to simmer the sauce for 20 minutes.
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Cultural VariationsPlay
'Sauce' varies globally - it can be a dip in some countries or a cooking ingredient in others. SlideIn Mexico, 'salsa' is a type of sauce often used as a dip.
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Flavor EnhancerPlay
Use 'sauce' to describe something added to food for extra flavor, not as the main ingredient. SlideThis pasta needs a bit more sauce to enhance its taste.