Sabayon

How it is used

Sweet versions often contain sugar and wine; savoury versions also occur.

Example sentences

1. A warm sabayon covered the poached pears.

   The aerated egg sauce accompanies the prepared fruit.

2. The savoury sabayon was served with the asparagus.

   The qualifier identifies a non-sweet version of the sauce.

Common collocations

• sweet sabayon
• savoury sabayon

Related terms

• whiskA tool made of loops of wire on a handle, used to beat air into eggs and cream or to mix sauces smoothly. As a verb, to whisk means to beat with this tool.
• poachTo cook food gently in liquid that is hot but not bubbling, roughly 70–85°C, such as water, stock, wine or milk.

More terms: Ingredients, Stocks & Sauces

• ingredient
• season
• stock
• marinade
• mother sauce
• roux
• emulsion
• zest
• produce
• dry goods
• mirepoix
• bouquet garni