Poached Eggs in Red Wine - Les Oeufs en Meurette : Paris Vlog #16

red wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic red wine

💰Cheaper: grape juice

Non-alcoholic options maintain similar flavors while reducing alcohol content.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat option.

Prepare all the ingredients for the sauce.

Cut the bacon, chop the onion, and press the garlic.

Poach the eggs in red wine, ensuring the wine does not boil.

Remove the eggs and place them on absorbent paper to drain.

Keep the eggs warm in the oven at 50°C, being careful not to cook them further.

In a pot, cook the bacon in olive oil and butter until slightly grilled.

Add the onions and shallots to caramelize, then add the garlic at the end.

Once fragrant, add a tablespoon of flour and slowly pour in the wine to avoid lumps.

Cook gently for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

Prepare croutons by slicing the baguette and grilling in a pan with olive oil, rubbing with garlic afterward.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Allergens