Polonaise sauce (french: Sauce à la polonaise), in English also known as Polish-styled garnish, is a sauce that originated in

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and became popular in

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in the 18th century. The sauce consists of melted butter, chopped boiled eggs, bread crumbs, salt, lemon juice and herbs such as

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and parsley. It is poured over cooked or steamed vegetables, most notably cauliflower, asparagus, wax beans and broccoli. ''Velouté à la polonaise'' is a wholly different sauce. Preparation methods and ingredients differ among cooks. Variations include adding

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, sour cream, yoghurt, or

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