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Veal Blanquette

Cultural Context

Originating from France, Veal Blanquette is a classic dish that showcases tender veal simmered in a creamy white sauce. Traditionally served on special occasions, it embodies the French culinary art of transforming simple ingredients into a comforting meal. Today, variations exist, with some incorporating different proteins or vegetables, yet the essence of this dish remains beloved in French cuisine.

FrenchFRmain
120 min
hard
6 servings
Servings4
2 pounds veal
1 onion
1 carrot
1 celery stick
2 cloves garlic
butter
salt
sugar
black peppercorns
white peppercorns
lemon
pearl onions
mushrooms
potatoes

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

1

Trim any silver skin from the veal.

2

Cut veal into cubes and blanch in cold water until boiling to remove impurities.

3

Rinse the veal and set aside.

4

Prepare an aromatic garnish with half an onion studded with cloves, a carrot cut into large pieces, a celery stick, and garlic.

5

In a separate pan, add pearl onions with water, salt, sugar, and pepper; bring to a boil.

6

Add butter to the pearl onions and cover with a cartouche to glaze them.

7

Steam potatoes until tender, optionally adding butter for flavor.

8

Prepare a roux with butter and flour for the sauce.

9

Add the cooking liquid from the veal to the roux to create a velouté sauce.

10

Thicken the sauce with cream, crème fraîche, and egg yolk.

11

Add lemon juice to the mushroom mixture for flavor.

Cooking Techniques

browningsautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

potpansteamerparchment paperknife

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Allergens

milkeggs

Also Known As

Blanquette de veau
Local Name: Blanquette de veau

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