Monter

Definition

To finish a sauce by whisking in cold butter just before service, adding richness, shine, and body. It's the culinary equivalent of a power move—literally mounting the sauce with butter.

Example Usage

Monter the sauce with cold butter cubes just before plating.

Origin

French 'monter' (to mount or climb), from sauce-making tradition

Fun Fact

It's technically called 'mounting with butter' and is absolutely essential in French cooking—a proper beurre blanc is one big monter operation.

Source: Classical French culinary technique

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