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Italian mixing technique for emulsifying sauces.
Origin: Italian (15th century) — Italy
See full technique reference →Combines two or more liquids that don't normally mix, such as oil and water, to create a smooth, stable emulsion.
Used in traditional Italian sauces, such as mayonnaise and aioli.
Salsa Verde (Liguria): Creates stable emulsion of olive oil and herb juices
Bagna Càuda (Piedmont): Maintains oil-anchovy-garlic suspension
Carbonara Sauce (Lazio): Emulsifies egg yolks with pasta water and fat
Primary Reaction
Emulsification
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