| Instructions: | 1 tb Butter 4 tb Puree, shallot 1 Bay leaf 1 ts Peppercorns, white, whole 1 c Wine, white 1/2 c Cream, whipping 8 oz Butter 1 ts Juice, lemon 1 ts Chives, chopped
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. |