Beurre blanc

Ben Spalding

Ben Spalding

10th January 2011
Ben Spalding

Beurre blanc

Classic Beurre blanc

Ingredients

  • 3 banana shallots sliced
  • 10g black peppercorns
  • 200ml white wine
  • 50g white wine vinegar
  • 100g double cream
  • 400g butter
  • fine salt
  • juice of ½ lemon

Method

Reduce shallots, peppercorns, vinegar and wine down completely, then add the cream and slowly reduce by half
Emulsify with the butter, and season with lemon juice and salt
Keep in a warm place

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