Vin Blanc Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 qt fish velouté
- ½ C dry white wine
- ½ C heavy cream, hot
- 2 tbs cold butter
- Salt, white pepper, and lemon juice to taste
Directions
- Reduce Wine: Place wine in a small saucepan and reduce by half over medium-low heat.
- Add Velouté: Stir in velouté and simmer until reduced to the desired consistency.
- Incorporate Cream: Slowly stir in hot or tempered cream until fully combined.
- Finish: Remove from heat and swirl in raw butter, adding it in chunks until melted.
- Season & Strain: Season to taste with salt, white pepper, and lemon juice. Strain through cheesecloth and serve.
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