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Buerre blanc (butter sauce)

Serves:  4 people
Prep time: minutes

Ingredients:

1 cup white wine
0.5 cup white vinegar
0.5 cup onion, diced
1 tblsp lemon juice
0.333 cup cream
100 gm butter
1 pinch cayenne
salt, pepper

Method:

  • Place wine, vinegar, onion and lemon juice in a pan, bring to the boil and reduce by 1/2. Add cream and again reduce by half.
  • Remove pan from heat and gradually whisk in soft butter a bit at a time. Do not boil this sauce once butter is added.
  • Season and use immediately.
  • Serve with fish, seafood, vegetables. Chopped herbs may also be added to this sauce.
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