BLANQUETTE DE VEAU
700 g pie veal, trimmed and cubed
2 medium onions, skinned and chopped
2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
squeeze of lemon juice
bouquet garni
salt and pepper
25 g butter or margarine
45 ml flour
1 egg yolk
30 – 45 ml single cream
4 – 6 bacon rolls
chopped fresh parsley, to garnish
- Put the meat, onions, carrots, lemon juice, bouquet garni and seasoning into a large saucepan with enough water to cover. Cover and simmer gently for about 1 hour, until the meat is tender.
- Strain off the cooking liquid, reserving 600 ml and keep the meat and vegetables warms.
- Melt the butter in a pan, stir in the flour and cook gently for 1 minute, stirring. Remove from the heat and gradually stir in the reserved liquid. Return to the heat, Bring to the boil slowly and continue to cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens.
- Adjust the seasoning, remove from the heat and when slightly cooled stir in the egg yolk and cream. Add the meat, vegetables and bacon rolls and reheat without boiling for 5 minutes. Serve garnished with parsley.
Serves 4 – 6
BLANQUETTE DE VEAU
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