Nantua sauce
[ nan-TOO-uh ]
A béchamel-based sauce made with cream and
CRAYFISH butter and garnished with
CRAYFISH tails. Nantua sauce is served with seafood or egg dishes. See also
béchamel sauce.
© Copyright Barron's Educational Services, Inc. 1995 based on THE FOOD LOVER'S
COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.