lumpy sauce

Frequency: 6.53.1 per million words

Describes a sauce that is not smooth and contains lumps, often due to improper cooking.

lumpyADJECTIVE + NOUN

Categories:

sauce

Examples (10)

  • The chef was upset because the béchamel sauce turned out lumpy.
  • No one wanted to eat the lumpy gravy for Thanksgiving dinner.
  • She tried her best, but the custard sauce always ended up lumpy.
  • To avoid a lumpy sauce, whisk constantly while heating.
  • The recipe warned against lumpy sauce by adding flour slowly.
  • He apologized for the slightly lumpy sauce, blaming his inexperience.
  • A food processor can help smooth out a lumpy sauce.
  • I don't mind a little lumpy sauce, but this was excessive.
  • The secret to a perfect sauce is to ensure it's never lumpy.
  • Despite the lumpy sauce, the flavor was surprisingly good.