Beurre blanc sauce
Beurre blanc sauce is a great classic of French cuisine, made with vinegar, white wine and shallots. It is a wonderful accompaniment for fish and shellfish.
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Last modified on: February 2nd 2012
For 250 g, you will need:
- 1
40 g shallot - 2
60 ml dry white wine - 3
40 ml white (spirit) vinegar - 4
2 tablespoons liquid cream (optional) - 5
250 g butter - 6
salt - 7
pepper - Total weight: 420 grams
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How long does it take?
Time required
| Preparation | Cooking | Start to finish |
|---|---|---|
| 15 min. | 20 min. | 35 min. |
Keeping:
A few minutes.At what time?
- When will I finish if I start the recipe at a certain time?
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Step by step recipe
Stage 2 - 20 min.
Pour 60 ml dry white wine and 40 ml white (spirit) vinegar into a saucepan on medium heat. Salt and pepper, then add the chopped shallot.
Bring to the boil and leave to reduce gently by 3/4, until very little liquid is left.
You can add 2 tablespoons liquid cream at this stage, which is not essential, but - apparently - this is the secret of a successful beurre blanc.
Bring to the boil and leave to reduce gently by 3/4, until very little liquid is left.
You can add 2 tablespoons liquid cream at this stage, which is not essential, but - apparently - this is the secret of a successful beurre blanc.
Stage 3
Turn down the heat and begin incorporating 250 g butter (very cold) gradually in small pieces, beating continuously.
Stage 4
Only add more butter once the previous pieces have melted.
Stage 5 - 10 min.
Stage 6
Beurre blanc can be kept hot for a few minutes at 50°C (122°F), but not too long.
Serve in a sauce boat or on the plates.
Serve in a sauce boat or on the plates.
Remarks
Nutritional information
How much will it cost?
- For 250 g : 2.37 €
And to drink?: A dry white wine with a small acidity like Muscadet for example.
Source
Nicolas's BEP cookery textbook.More recipes?
This recipe uses (among others) | Butter: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Morel risotto with Vin Jaune and Mont d'Or, Potato and broccoli gratin, Celeriac and mushroom gratin, Breton Sandwich, Scallops with fondue of leeks, ... All |
| Dry white wine: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Quiche Bretonne, Blanquette of veal, Creamy risotto with vegetables , Penne with purple artichokes, Crispy spinach rolls, ... All |
| White (spirit) vinegar: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: How to prepare a lettuce, Sautéed chicken with leeks, Caesar salad, Béarnaise sauce, Artichoke hearts forestier , ... All |
| Shallot: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Scallops with cabbage julienne, Quartet of brassicas with cream , Hotpot my grandmother's way , Eggs with mayonnaise, Polenta with spinach and soft-poached egg, ... All |
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