Madeira Sauce

Gourmet Classic

Gourmet Classic

Standard Supplier 19th November 2011
Gourmet Classic

Gourmet Classic

Standard Supplier

Madeira Sauce

This sauce would compliment a poached chicken dish served with braised rice, and would benefit any game dish.

Ingredients

  • 1tbsp Olive oil or cooking oil
  • 2 Shallots, finely chopped
  • 125ml Gourmet Classic Madeira Fortified Cooking Wine
  • 500ml Veal stock
  • 25g Butter, unsalted
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Method

Heat oil gently in a pan.
Add shallots and cook to a light colour.
Add Gourmet Classic Maderia Fortified Cooking Wine and carefully bring to the boil, simmer and reduce by about half (2-3 mins).
Add stock, bring to boil and reduce by half.
Check seasoning.
Take from heat and add small k***s of butter.

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