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Glossary

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Vanilla sugar Sugar in which a vanilla pod has been stored to release its flavour.
Vanner To stir a sauce after it has been cooked until it is cool, so that no skin forms, and its texture remains uniform.
Velouté A white sauce made with chicken, veal or fish stock, or a soup of creamy consistency.
Vinegar The word Vinegar is derived from the French vin aigre which means sour wine.
Vol-au-vent A round or oval puff pastry case which is filled with diced meat, poultry, fish or vegetables in sauce.

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