peach sauce
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Definition
Noun: A condiment or sauce made primarily from peaches, often in the form of preserves or chutney, and commonly used in Chinese cuisine.
Usage
"Peach sauce" is used as a singular, uncountable noun to refer to the sauce itself. It typically functions as a direct object (e.g., "add the peach sauce") or is used with a preposition (e.g., "cooked in peach sauce").
Examples
- The recipe calls for two tablespoons of peach sauce.
- This dish is glazed with a sweet and tangy peach sauce.
- Peach sauce is a key ingredient in that particular Chinese recipe.
Advanced Usage
- As a defining characteristic: The term can be used to specify the type of sauce that defines a dish.
- The peach sauce chicken is their specialty.
Variants and Related Words
- Peach preserves: A thicker, sweeter preparation of peaches, often a component of peach sauce.
- Chutney: A spicy condiment made of fruits or vegetables with vinegar, spices, and sugar; peach chutney is a common base for peach sauce.
Different Meanings
This term is specific to culinary use and does not have other common meanings.
Synonyms
- Peach condiment
- Peach glaze (when used as a coating)
- Peach chutney (when the sauce has a chutney-style preparation)
Idioms
No common idioms feature "peach sauce."
Phrasal Verbs
No phrasal verbs are associated with "peach sauce."
Noun
- for Chinese dishes: peach preserves and chutney