Medallions of veal with sauces ii (wine butter sauce)

2 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1tablespoonButter
4tablespoonsPuree, shallot
1eachBay leaf
1teaspoonPeppercorns, white, whole
1cupWine, white
½cupCream, whipping
8ouncesButter
1teaspoonJuice, lemon
1teaspoonChives, chopped

Directions

In a saute pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the shallot puree and saute for 1 minute more.

Add the crushed bay leaf and whole white peppercorns.

Deglaze the pan with 1 cup white wine. Reduce by two-thirds over medium heat (not until dry).

Add the whipping cream then add the butter a quarter at a time, and whip briskly over high heat. Strain through chinois and reserve.

Source: Great Chefs of San Francisco, Avon Books, 1984 Chef: Masataka Kobayashi, Masa's, Vintage Court Hotel, : San Francisco, CA

From: Rob Stewart Date: 09-08-94