Reduction (cooking)

In cooking, a reduction is a sauce or liquid that has been thickened by heating it slowly. The heat causes some of the water in the sauce to evaporate. This makes the sauce thicker and gives it a stronger taste.[1]

References

  1. ↑ "What is a reduction?". Spruce Eats. Archived from the original on 2024-08-29. Retrieved 2024-08-29.