Peppercorn sauce classified as peppercorns, such as sansho. Peppercorn sauce may be used on dishes served at French bistros and restaurants. Some versions of "steak au poivre" use a peppercorn sauce in their preparation. Primary ingredients are typically peppercorns and heavy cream. Additional ingredients may include butter, wine, brandy, such as cognac, shallots, garlic and additional seasonings, such as bay leaf, star anise, tarragon and salt. Some versions may incorporate liquor, such as whiskey. Peppercorn sauce Peppercorn sauce is a culinary cream sauce prepared with peppercorn, which is prepared as a reduction of the cream in the cooking process. Various types of
Sweet bean sauce Sweet bean sauce Sweet bean sauce, also known as sweet flour sauce or sweet wheat paste (), is a thick, smooth, dark brown or black paste with either a mild, savory or sweet flavor. It is commonly used in Northern Chinese cuisine, Northeastern Chinese cuisine, as well as Korean-Chinese cuisine. Peking duck and "jajangmyeon" are two popular dishes that feature the sauce. The Chinese word "tiánmiànjiàng" () consists of characters meaning "sweet" (), "flour" (), and "sauce" (). It is also called "tiánjiàng" (), which means "sweet sauce". The origin of the Korean word "chunjang" () is unknown. One theory