New ways to rescue your runny sauce without flour
There's no need to despair when a sauce is too runny because you can fix it quickly. Have you usually us—for this? Many other methods are quick and effective. It's worth rem methods
The most common sauce mishap? It's too runny. The most popular solution is to add flour mixed with water or use a roux. This gives a quick result. However, flour is not indispensable. There are effective ways to thicken sauce without using it.
Cook it longer
If you cook the sauce longer to evaporate the excess water, it will thicken. To speed up the evaporation process, transfer it to a wide dish and avoid covering it so the steam can escape freely. If the sauce contains vegetables, remove them from the sauce because they will become too soft and lose their nutritional value. This method requires more preparation time and constant supervision.
Use vegetables or dairy
Another method is to use vegetables. After removing the meat, cooked vegetables can be blended with some sauce. If the dish doesn't contain vegetables, you can add a boiled potato or courgette, which, when blended with the sauce, will not only improve the consistency but also enrich your diet with vegetables.
Dairy products like cream or yoghurt can also help thicken the sauce. Before adding them, it's always worth mixing them with a small amount of sauce to prevent curdling. You can also use products like mascarpone or ricotta, which will additionally give the sauce a creamy consistency.
Or maybe egg yolk or flakes
You can also thicken the sauce by mixing it with beaten egg yolk. Be careful not to let the yolk curdle at too high a temperature. An alternative is to use the yolk from a hard-boiled egg, which you can dissolve in hot liquid and add to the sauce.
Other possible additions include ground flaxseed or oats, which increase the sauce's thickness while enriching it with fibre and omega-3 fatty acids. Breadcrumbs are also an option, but it's best to add them cautiously to avoid over-thickening.
In tomato sauces, you might consider adding ketchup, which will not only thicken the sauce but also add a deep flavour.
