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Poached Salmon with Mousseline Sauce

Cultural Context

Originating from French culinary traditions, Poached Salmon with Mousseline Sauce showcases the elegance of seafood paired with a rich, airy sauce. This dish is often served at special occasions and celebrations, embodying the French art of cooking with finesse. Today, it enjoys popularity in fine dining establishments around the world, where chefs often experiment with variations in sauces and garnishes.

FrenchFRmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
3 pounds pork
2 rabbit legs
1 cup white wine
4-5 cups water
thyme
all spice
pepper
salt
8 cups mixed berries
2 cups raspberry preserves
dash of kirschwasser
cognac
2 egg yolks
vanilla
sugar
gelatin

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

1

Cut the rabbit legs into three pieces and season with thyme, all spice, pepper, and salt.

2

Add 1 cup of white wine and 4-5 cups of water to the pot.

3

Cover and bring to a strong boil, then lower the heat to a gentle boil for 4-5 hours until the meat is falling apart.

4

Once cooked, remove the meat and let it cool, then pack it tightly into molds and pour melted lard on top to preserve it.

5

Prepare a berry sauce by blending 8 cups of mixed berries and straining to remove seeds.

6

Mix 2 cups of raspberry preserves with the berry sauce and add a dash of kirschwasser and cognac.

7

Prepare a custard by whisking 2 egg yolks with sugar and vanilla, then cooking over boiling water until thickened.

8

Strain the custard to remove any coagulated egg pieces and cool it down.

Cooking Techniques

poachingwhipping

Equipment Needed

large potmoldsblenderstrainer

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Allergens

fisheggdairy

Also Known As

Saumon Poché à la Sauce Mousseline
Local Name: Saumon poché avec sauce mousseline

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