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Mustard Velouté Recipe

Mustard Velouté Recipe

A Mustard Velouté Recipe is one of the easiest ways to elevate everyday meals into restaurant-quality dishes. Velouté is one of the five classic French mother sauces, traditionally made by combining a light stock with a roux. In this version, Dijon mustard adds a rich, tangy flavor that perfectly complements poultry, seafood, vegetables, and roasted meats.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: French
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Mustard Velouté
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Optional Garnish
  • Fresh parsley
  • Chives
  • Cracked black pepper
  • Lemon zest

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Fine mesh strainer (optional)

Method
 

Step 1: Melt the Butter
  1. Place a saucepan over medium heat.
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  2. Add the butter and allow it to melt completely without browning.
Step 2: Make the Roux
  1. Whisk the flour into the melted butter.
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  2. Cook for 2–3 minutes while stirring continuously until the mixture becomes pale golden and smooth.
Step 3: Add the Stock
  1. Gradually pour in the stock while whisking constantly.
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  2. Continue whisking to prevent lumps from forming and create a smooth sauce base.
Step 4: Simmer Until Thickened
  1. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
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  2. Cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
Step 5: Add the Mustard
  1. Whisk in the Dijon mustard and whole grain mustard.
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  2. Add the cream, salt, and black pepper. Stir until fully incorporated and silky smooth.
Step 6: Serve
  1. Remove from heat and strain if desired for an extra-smooth finish.
  2. Serve immediately over chicken, fish, vegetables, potatoes, or roasted meats.

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Notes

This Mustard Velouté Recipe is a simple yet elegant French sauce that can transform ordinary meals into something special. The silky velouté base combined with the tangy depth of mustard creates a balanced flavor that complements everything from poultry and seafood to vegetables and potatoes.