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The Art of Making Sauces and Jus

Paris

Duration: 5:30 hrs

A large majority of French dishes are made of or accompanied by various sauces or jus. We can quote for example the beurre blanc, the sauce béarnaise, the red wine sauce. These sauces bring taste, enhance a flavor or make the connections between the aromas of different ingredients in the same dish. You will have realised that the sauces and jus are essential in the French gastronomy!

In a friendly atmosphere, in a small group and under the guidance of a Chef Instructor, you will learn to master these dressings and you will experiment in detail with all the sauces and jus proposed by the Le Cordon Bleu Chef.
Apron, tea towel and cooler bag “Le Cordon Bleu” are offered. A participation certificate will be given by the Chef at the end of the workshop.

Did you know? The beurre blanc recipe was invented by Clémence Lefeuvre in 1860. It is composed of butter, vinegar, white wine and shallots. Proportions may vary according to taste and chefs.

Reviews of this cuisine workshop

  • workshop review by Audren De Valbray
  • workshop review by Anastasia Mitina

On the menu:

19 January, 12 March, 3 October, 24 October, 12 December

Sauces to taste and pair with crisp garden vegetables: 

Cauliflower, carrots, radishes, cherry tomatoes
Cocktail sauce 
Lime and cilantro yogurt sauce
Seasonal vinaigrette*

Sauces to taste and pair with low temperature 

cooked organic salmon & small “grenaille” potatoes

Virgin sauce (made by the Chef Instructor)
Genevoise sauce 
Kalamansi vinegar beurre blanc

Sauces to taste and pair with “Soulard” duck fillet
Pepper sauce
Bearnaise sauce
Vigneronne sauce (made by the Chef Instructor)

5 April, 19 April, 10 May, 23 May, 4 June, 31 October, 20 November

Sauces to taste and pair with home made fougasse

Black olive vinaigrette (made by the Chef Instructor)
Aioli
Green crab coulis
Fresh tomato concassée

Sauces to taste and pair with a roasted Landes yellow chicken suprême & elbow macaroni gratin

Béchamel & Mornay sauce
Chicken jus (made by the Chef Instructor)
Normandy mushroom and cream sauce 


4 June, 2 July, 16 July, 30 July, 5 August, 4 September

Sauces to taste and pair with vegetable spring rolls

Grey shrimp fumet
Thai vinaigrette

Sauces to taste and pair with steamed langoustine tails and asparagus or chicory (Belgian endives)
Langoustine cream

Sauces to taste and pair with Iberian pork

Pork jus with mild onion and lime
Red pepper & Vera smoked sweet capsicum coulis
Teriyaki sauce
Spicy apple condiment



Tastings are conducted during the workshop.

*Seasonal vinaigrettes:
Truffle vinaigrette: January, February, December
Strawberry vinaigrette: June and July
Olive oil and peach or ume vinaigrette: August and September
Chestnut honey vinaigrette: October and November


Note:
All short courses are taught in French and consecutively translated into English by a translator.
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
During the day of the short course, you will benefit of 10 % discount at Le Café Le Cordon Bleu and at La Boutique, except on books (-5%).
The end time of the course depends on the number of participants.

Book your seat for this workshop:

Price: 240.00€

Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes

The Art of Making Jus and Sauces Workshop Chefs

The Chefs who run the Art of Making Jus and Sauces Workshops are experienced and dynamic. A number of them have worked in Michelin-starred restaurants.

The story behind the beurre blanc recipe

The beurre blanc recipe was invented by Clémence Lefeuvre in 1860.
It is made from butter, vinegar, white wine and shallots. Proportions vary depending on the individual taste of the cuisine Chef.

Short Courses

Paris
Last page update in December 2023.
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