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Preparation:
In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and whisk in the flour until it forms a smooth paste. Continue
whisking, cook for about 2 minutes, and then gradually – ⅓ cup at a time - add the chicken stock. Continue whisking and
cook until the sauce is completely heated through, smooth, and thickened. Remove from the heat and season with the
salt and pepper, to taste.
Preparation:
In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and whisk in the flour until it forms a smooth paste. Continue
whisking, cook for about 2 minutes, and then gradually – ⅓ cup at a time - add the milk. Continue whisking and cook
until the sauce is completely heated through, smooth, and thickened. Remove from the heat and season with the salt
and nutmeg.
This béchamel sauce recipe makes approximately 4 cups of sauce.
Whisking constantly, pour the hot beef stock and tomato puree into the roux. Add the garlic, peppercorns, and bouquet
garni into the sauce and simmer it, uncovered and stirring occasionally, for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Remove the bouquet
garni and discard it. Use the sauce as a base for demi glace or other sauces.
Preparation:
IN a heavy nonreactive saucepan over low heat, sweat the garlic in the oil until it begins to soften, about 5 to 7 minutes.
Add the tomatoes, salt if you wish, and sugar.
Raise the heat slightly, and cook rapidly, stirring frequently, while the tomatoes give off their juice and cook down to a
thick mass, 15 to 20 minutes. Watch the mixture carefully toward the end to make sure it doesn’t scorch.
Put the sauce through the fine disk of a food mill, discarding the seeds, bits of skin, and other residue. If the sauce
seems thin, return it to a medium-low heat and continue cooking, stirring constantly, and watching very carefully, until it
reaches the desired consistency.
Preparation:
In the blender, combine the egg yolks and lemon juice. Cover and blend for 5 seconds.
Place the butter in a microwave-safe measuring cup and heat on HIGH for 1 minute, or until completely melted.
Turn the blender on high speed and very slowly pour the butter into the egg yolk mixture in a thin stream. The sauce
should thicken almost instantly. Turn off the blender after the last drop of butter.