Ingredients
Recipe for 4 people.
🍽️ 250 g of unsalted butter | 🧅 4 grey shallots |
🍷 15 cl of dry white wine | 🍋 5 cl of white wine vinegar |
🧂 Salt | 🌶️ White pepper from the grinder |
Utensils
🍳 Saucepan | 🧄 Knife |
🔪 Cutting board | 🍽️ Whisk |
🥄 Spatula | ⚖️ Kitchen scale |
🍷 Measuring cup | 🥣 Container for the butter |
Preparation step by step
Total cooking time: 15 minutes
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Rest time: None
Cooking time: 5 minutes
STEP 1: Peel and finely chop the shallots to release all their flavor into the sauce.
STEP 2: In a saucepan, add the shallots, the dry white wine, the white wine vinegar, and a pinch of salt.
STEP 3: Heat over medium until the liquid reduces, about 5 minutes, to concentrate the flavors.
STEP 4: Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it cool slightly, then gradually incorporate pieces of cold butter while whisking.
STEP 5: When the butter is completely integrated and the sauce is smooth, adjust the seasoning with salt and white pepper.
To succeed in making a flavorful beurre blanc at home, start by gathering quality ingredients like shallots, white wine, and white vinegar. The cooking should be slow to allow the flavors to intensify. Remember to cut the butter into pieces and incorporate it gradually during cooking.
To prevent your sauce from curdling, pay close attention to the temperature. If problems arise, there are easy tips to salvage your preparation. Finally, serve your beurre blanc alongside your favorite dishes, such as fish or seafood, to add a touch of sophistication to your meals.