Other Applications for Coating Sauces

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Published 2010

In addition to their use as a coating substance, aspic, chaud-froid, and mayonnaise collée may be used for other purposes.

Aspic may be poured into a flat container, chilled until set, and cut into cubes or other shapes for use as garnish or décor.
Aspic may be used to coat the interior of timbales or other forms to ensure that the contents turn out neatly and to provide a shiny, protective exterior coating once the timbales are unmolded.
Aspic may be used to bind the layers of a vegetable or seafood terrine.
Aspic is used to finish a pâté en croûte.
Aspic may be used as a seal on the surface of pâtés presented en terrine, and on the surface of parfaits, mousses, or other foods presented in crocks, ramekins, or forms.
Aspic or mayonnaise collée may be used to bind a complex salad so it can be formed and unmolded.
Aspic, chaud-froid, or mayonnaise collée may be used to line a plate or platter, as illustrated.

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