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Beurre Blanc

Cultural Context

Originating from the Loire Valley in France, Beurre Blanc is a classic sauce that highlights the region's wine and butter production. Traditionally served with fish, it embodies the French culinary philosophy of elevating simple ingredients through technique. Today, it is celebrated worldwide and often adapted with various flavorings, making it a staple in fine dining.

FRFRsauce
4 servings
Servings4
2 shallots
60 ml water
40 ml white wine
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
40 ml double cream
cold butter
1

Chop the shallots roughly.

2

Add shallots, 60 ml water, 40 ml white wine, and 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar to a pan.

3

Bring the mixture to a boil.

4

Boil until reduced to about 2 tablespoons of liquid.

5

Pass the reduced liquid through a sieve to remove the shallots.

6

Return the liquid to the pan and bring it to a boil again.

7

Add 40 ml double cream and whisk it in.

8

Cut cold butter into smaller chunks and whisk into the sauce until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.

Equipment Needed

induction cookersievepan

Allergens

milksulfites
Local Name: Beurre Blanc

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