Master Recipe For Basic Stock Julia Child Food

SIMPLE BEEF STOCK A LA JULIA CHILD

Steps:

• Place the beef bones in a large heavy pot and cover with cold water by about two inches.
• Bring to a simmer over medium heat and skim the sum which rises to the top--this should take about five minutes.
• Add the remaining ingredients and more cold water so that everything is covered by at least an inch or two.
• Bring the stock to a simmer again, skimming as necessary.
• When the stock is simmering (Do NOT allow it to boil), partially cover and maintain at a very slow simmer for four to five hours.
• If the water level gets too low, add boiling water to the pot.
• Skim as necessary.
• When the vegetables and the bones have given their all to the broth, strain the broth and discard the solids.
• Set the stock, uncovered in the refrigerator until the fat has risen to the top and solidified.
• Remove and discard the fat.
• Taste the degreased stock (remembering it contains no salt) and if it is not strong enough, reduce it over medium heat.
• When the stock is cold, store in the refrigerator for up to three days or in the freezer.

MASTER RECIPE FOR BASIC STOCK (JULIA CHILD)

Steps:

• Place the meat and bones in a stockpot and add cold water to cover them by 2 inches. Set over moderate heat. As the liquid comes slowly to a simmer, scum wills tart to rise. Remove it with a spoon or ladle for 5 minutes or so, until it almost ceases to accumulate.
• Add all the ingredients to the left, tying the herbs up in an herb bouquet with cheesecloth. Add more water if the liquid does not cover the ingredients by a full inch. When the liquid is simmering again, skim as necessary. Partially cover the kettle, leaving a space of about 1 inch for steam to escape.Maintain at a very quiet simmer for 4-5 hours. Skim occasionally.
• To degrease, set the pot in the refrigerator until the fat has hardened on the surface and can be scraped off.

JULIA CHILD'S MASTER RECIPE FOR BEEF BOURGUIGNON, IN RED WINE

Steps:

• Make herb bouquet and tie in washed cheesecloth the following: 8 sprigs parsley, 1 large bay leaf, 1 t dried thyme, 4 whole cloves or allspice berries and 3 large cloves of smashed, unpeeled garlic together in a small square of washed cheesecloth. Can substitute with celery leaves and/or washed split leeks.
• Dry out the beef chunks by salting and peppering each and letting them sit at room temperature.
• Saute the bacon slices and set aside on paper towels.
• Choose a large frying pan and brown beef chunks on all sides in bacon grease, being careful not to crowd the meat. Turn browned meat into a heavy ovenproof casserole.
• Remove all but a little of the fat from the pan and add the sliced vegetables. Brown them and add them to the beef chunks in the casserole pot.
• Deglaze the pan with the wine and then pour liquid into the casserole with the meat and carrots and onions. Add enough beef stock or bouillon to almost cover all.
• Stir in the tomatoes and add the herb bouquet.
• Bring to a simmer over medium to medium-high heat. Cover and simmer slowly, either on the stove over a low heat or in a preheated oven set to 325 degrees. Cook until the meat is tender, tasting to check.
• Cook, "brown-braised" onions as follows: Peel onions, heat butter and oil in a medium pan and saute in one layer until colored. Cover onions with a little water, salt to taste and 1 tsp sugar. Cover pan and cook at a rapid boil for 10-15 minutes, or until tender.
• To saute mushrooms, quarter washed mushrooms. Heat 1-1/2 TBS of butter and 1.2 TBS olive oil in a large frying pan and when the foaming has subsided, turn in the mushrooms. Saute for several minutes, tossing frequently as the butter is absorbed and then reappears on the surface when the mushrooms begin to brown. Toss in 1/2 TBS chopped shallots, if desired, season with salt and pepper and saute another 30 seconds.
• Drain the meat and vegetables through a colander into a saucepan, pressing the juices out of the residue. Return the meat to the casserole pot and degrease the pan.
• Boil the liquid down to 3 cups.
• Off heat, whisk in the beurre manie [3 T flour mixed into a paste with 2 T softened butter) and add to cooking liquid. Simmer for 2 minutes as the sauce thickens slightly.
• Correct seasonings and pour over the meat, folding in the sauteed onions and mushrooms. {May be completed to this point a day in advance for a dinner party).
• To serve, bring to a simmer, basting the meat and vegetables with the sauce for several minutes until thoroughly hot throughout.
• Serve with mashed or boiled potatoes, TINKYADA brown rice pasta or a very good French bread or baguettes.

BRAISED RICE WITH CHICKEN STOCK (JULIA CHILD)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375.
• Cook the onions and butter slowly in a flameproof casserole over medium heat until soft but not browned. Blend the rice into the butter and onions and stir over moderate heat for several minutes, not letting the rice brown. The grains will get translucent first, then turn a milky white color.
• As soon as the rice looks milky, add the boiling stock. Add the herbs and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer, then cover and place in the oven.
• As soon as the liquid maintains itself at a slow boil (4-5 minutes), reduce the heat to 350 and continue to bake until the liquid has been absorbed (about 15 minutes).
• Remove from oven, uncover and fluff with a fork before serving (for al dente rice. FOr more tender rice, let stand, covered, for 10 minutes).

FRIED MASTER STOCK CHICKEN WITH CHILLI CARAMEL AND ORANGE SALT

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 65°C.
• For the master stock, add all the ingredients to a large saucepan with and bring to boil and simmer for 20 minutes.
• For the chilli caramel, heat sugar and the water in a small saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves, gburshing down sides with a pastry brush dipped in water, increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mix to a boil, cooking until it is a light carmel and then remove from the heat IMMEDIATELY and then add chilli flakes and dilute with a little of the master stock (approximately 2 tablespoons) and BE CAREFUL as mixture will spit a little.
• For the orange salt. dry the orange zest in the oven for 1 hour, and then pound with rock salt in a mortar and pestle until fine.
• Quickly blanch the chicken in boiling water and transfer to the master stock saucepan.
• Cook the chicken in master stock, turning after 20 minutes and then turn again after 5 minutes, then sit in stock for a further 15 minutes with the heat off and lid on.
• Remove the chicken from the master stock and cut in half .
• Pour enough oil into a wok until it is 1/3 full and heat over medium-high heat.
• Once hot, deep fry the chicken, basting consistently until the skin has turned a carmel brown, drain well and cut chicken into serving sizes.
• Drizzle with chillie caramel and orange salt - note chillie caramel will harden on standing (keep warm) and serve dish immediately.