Mustard Watercress Sauce Food

CHICKEN WITH MUSTARD CREAM ON WATERCRESS

Steps:

• Divide watercress between 2 plates. Place chicken between sheets of waxed paper. Using rolling pin, pound chicken to even 1/2-inch thickness. Peel off paper. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.
• Melt butter in heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Add chicken; sauté until cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Place chicken atop watercress. Add broth, cream and mustard to skillet. Boil until sauce thickens, whisking often, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon sauce over chicken.

MUSTARD WATERCRESS SAUCE

Steps:

• In a saucepan cook the shallot in the butter over moderately low heat, stirring, until it is softened, add the wine, and boil the mixture until the wine is almost evaporated. Remove the pan from the heat and whisk in the sour cream, the mustards, the watercress, the water, and salt and pepper to taste. Serve the sauce at room temperature with poached fish or steamed or grilled vegetables.

GAMMON WITH WATERCRESS & MUSTARD LENTILS

Steps:

• Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a medium-sized saucepan. Add the lentils, 1 tbsp dressing, ½ the watercress and 150ml of water, and cook for 7-8 mins or until the watercress has wilted and the lentils have broken down a little. Season.
• Heat a griddle pan over a medium heat, drizzle the steaks with oil and cook on either side for 5 mins. Serve with the lentils and remaining watercress tossed in the rest of the dressing.

MUSHROOMS AND WATERCRESS IN MUSTARD DRESSING

Steps:

• For the dressing, mix together the oil, vinegars, mustard, tarragon, salt and pepper, and chives.
• Add the mushrooms to the dressing, mixing lightly.
• Add several sprigs of watercress.
• Chill briefly.
• Arrange the remaining watercress or butter lettuce on a platter and and mound the mushroom salad on top.