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Beurre Blanc

White wine vinegar reduces with shallots until nearly dry, a splash of heavy cream steadies the pan, and unsalted butter whisks in a few pieces at a time to build a glossy, tangy emulsion.

Prep: 30 minCook: 30 minTotal: 1h
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  1. 1

    In 8-inch sauté pan over medium flame, reduce vinegar with shallots until almost dry (au sec).

  2. 2

    Add heavy cream to pan and reduce until mixture thickens slightly. Reduce heat to low.

  3. 3

    Add butter, whisking in a few pieces at a time.

  4. 4

    When all butter is incorporated, season to taste.

  5. 5

    Strain sauce through chinois. Re-heat carefully over very low flame.

📋Details

Meal Typemain
Seasonspring, summer, autumn, winter

⚗Elemental Properties

🔥Fire
17%
💧Water
32%
🌍Earth
36%
💨Air
15%

⚗️Alchemical Scores

MonicaConstant
—/100
Heat3%
Entropy8%
Reactivity88%
0.043
Heat
0.109
Entropy
1.147
Reactivity

📊Nutrition Per Serving

528.31cal
Per serving
% Daily Value
26%
of 2000 cal
protein1.89g1%
carbs4.37g3%
fat56.97g97%
% Daily Value
Protein
1.89g4%
Carbs
4.37g2%
Fat
56.97g73%
Fiber
0.64g2%
Sugar
2.46g5%
Sodium
20.62mg1%