apricot sauce
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Definition
Noun: 1. A condiment or sauce for Chinese dishes, made primarily from apricot preserves and chutney.
Usage
This term is used specifically in the context of cooking and cuisine to refer to a sweet and tangy sauce that accompanies certain Chinese dishes. It describes the sauce itself, not the dish it is served with.
Examples
- The recipe for crispy duck calls for a homemade apricot sauce.
- You can find a jar of apricot sauce in the international foods aisle.
- The flavor of the spring rolls was enhanced by the sweet apricot sauce.
Advanced Usage
- As a glaze: While primarily a dipping sauce, apricot sauce can also be used as a glaze for roasting meats like chicken or pork.
- She brushed the chicken with apricot sauce during the last 15 minutes of baking.
Variants and Related Words
- Apricot preserve (noun): A jam or conserve made from apricots and sugar, which is a key ingredient in apricot sauce.
- Chutney (noun): A spicy condiment made of fruits or vegetables with vinegar, spices, and sugar, which is the other key ingredient in this sauce.
- Duck sauce (noun): A similar condiment often served with Chinese-American dishes like fried wontons or egg rolls; it is sometimes used interchangeably, though traditional duck sauce may have a plum base.
Synonyms
- Sweet and sour sauce (note: This is a broader category; apricot sauce is a specific type of sweet and sour sauce.)
- Dipping sauce (general term)
Related Phrases
- Served with apricot sauce: This phrase describes how a dish is presented.
- The appetizer platter was served with apricot sauce.
Noun
- for Chinese dishes: apricot preserves and chutney