Court bouillon - master chefs

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupWater, cold
1mediumOnion, sliced
1eachCarrot, sliced
1eachCelery, stalk, sliced
1eachLeek, (white part only), trimmed and sliced (opt)
3eachesFennel, stalks, (opt)
1eachThyme, sprig, fresh, OR
1pinchThyme, dried
Dill
½teaspoonSalt
4eachesPeppercorns, white

Directions

For Court Bouillon: =================== Place water, onion, carrot, celery, leek, fennel, thyme, dill, salt and 4 peppercorns in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 25 minutes. Strain, and reserve the liquid.

Source: New York's Master Chefs, Bon Appetit Magazine : Written by Richard Sax, Photographs by Nancy McFarland : The Knapp Press, Los Angeles, 1985 Chef: Seppi Renggli, The Four Seasons Restaurant, New York Owners: Tom Margittai, and Paul Kovi Pastry: Bruno Comin