Polonaise (sauce) facts for kids
Wax beans with herbless polonaise
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| Alternative names | Polish-styled garnish, sauce à la polonaise |
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| Type | Sauce or garnish |
| Place of origin | Poland |
| Region or state | Worldwide |
| Associated national cuisine | Polish, French |
| Main ingredients | Butter, bread crumbs, herbs |
Polonaise sauce (French: Sauce à la polonaise), in English also known as Polish-styled garnish, is a simple vegetarian sauce in the form of a garnish. It originated in Poland and became popular in France in the 18th century. The sauce consists of melted butter, chopped boiled eggs, bread crumbs, salt, lemon juice and herbs such as thyme, basil and parsley. It is poured over cooked or steamed vegetables, most notably cauliflower, asparagus, wax beans and broccoli. Velouté à la polonaise is a wholly different sauce.
Preparation methods and ingredients differ among cooks. Variations include adding horseradish, sour cream, yoghurt, or kefir.
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