A tasty, well seasoned sauce that goes very well with meat: the protagonist of our post today is the wood sauce!
They say that the authentic sauce should be prepared with Madeira wine, produced in Portugal. However, new versions with other ingredients appear every day, and all are equally appetizing.
Despite being a very common figure in Brazilian restaurants, the history of Madeira sauce comes from a long time ago. It is a mistake to think that the recipe came up in Portuguese kitchens. Credit for the Madeira sauce is given to the British who occupied Madeira Island. Very passionate about wine, they began to use it in the most different preparations, from cakes to meat. And it was then, most likely, that the sauce came to life.
Once you know a little more about food, there's nothing like tasting it, is it? So check out 13 delicious and easy recipes you can make with wood sauce? even have a vegetarian and chicken stroganoff option!
1. Basic wood dressing
If you have never made wood dressing, here is an easy recipe with step by step. You need wine, butter, onion, garlic, wheat flour, broth, thyme and salt. The preparation is simple and one of the secrets is to strain the sauce with a sieve.
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2. Fake Wood Sauce
This recipe looks amazing with cooked meats and is made in the pressure cooker. At the bottom of the pan you should put olive oil, onion, garlic, diced meat, broth, shoyu, mustard, salt and a bay leaf. Cover with boiling water and heat. Want to know the rest? Click here to check it out.
3. Fillet with simple wood sauce
A tender and juicy fillet, accompanied by a delicious and full-bodied sauce. How not to salivate? The preparation is beyond simple: the filet is seasoned with salt only. To make the sauce even more special, add mushrooms and hearts of palm! Complete recipe.
4. Fillet with original wood sauce
This suggestion is for those who want to caprice! The ingredient list includes tomatoes, bouquet garni, onion, beef bones, wheat flour, butter, carrots, sour cream, celery, garlic, wood wine, and brandy. Have you ever buckled something? In this recipe you will have the opportunity!
5. Filet mignon medallions in wood sauce
Although Madeira wine is responsible for the characteristic flavor of this dish, in this recipe you can substitute for dry red wine. To accompany the medallions, prepare potatoes, vegetables, rice or mash. See the full recipe here and enjoy your meal!
6. Back steak with wood sauce without beer
Madeira sauce is a great option to accompany red meat, and the homemade flavor always brings a special flavor to the dish, doesn't it? In this recipe, fillet steaks were seasoned with garlic, salt and pepper. The sauce was prepared in the same skillet in which the steaks were made. Mouth watering!
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7. Filet Mignon in Mustard Wood Sauce
Get ready to receive compliments: this recipe is amazing! To make the wood sauce even tastier, write down the trick: add 3/4 teaspoon of mustard dijon, which is stronger than the mustard commonly used in the kitchen. Serve with salad, rice and baked potatoes.
8. Filet mignon in wood sauce with cheddar and caramelized onions
Does the taste of this recipe resemble that famous hamburger from a giant fast food chain? You know which one we're talking about. Mounting the dish consists of fillets topped with wood sauce + creamy cheddar sauce + sweetened and caramelized onions. Wow!!
9. Chambaril in wood sauce with sherry
For those who do not know, xerém is a typical dish of Portugal that is also widely consumed in Brazil, especially in the Northeast. It is a pasty preparation based on cornmeal. And do you know how sherry goes with a beautiful roast beef with wood sauce? It is too much! Check out the recipe.
10. Ground Beef Roll with Wood Sauce
Ground beef is known for its versatility and can be used in a variety of recipes. In this suggestion here, the meat is used to make a roll baked with mozzarella cheese. The wood sauce gives the touch of flavor. Serve with salad and wholemeal pasta.
11. Lizard in wood sauce with vegetables
The beef lizard is also commonly called armadillo in some parts of the country. Following this recipe you will have a very thick wood sauce. If you don't enjoy it that way, do it differently: instead of beating the broth, just strain.
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12. Chicken Stroganoff in Wood Sauce
Madeira sauce does not only have to accompany steaks and roasted meats.How about a different stroganoff? With chicken breast, sliced champignon, sour cream and wood sauce, the dish is creamy and very tasty. The accompanying tip is white rice and potato chips. Learn it now!
13. Seitan in wood sauce
Of course we couldn't leave a vegetarian recipe out! Seitan, known as gluten meat, is a great substitute for a non-animal diet. Special ingredient for flavoring wood sauce: ginger! Check out the recipe in detail here.
Did you like the recipes? Try them in your daily life. It is worth varying in meat and side dishes, to always have diverse options at your table. Enjoy your food!
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