Soubise White Onion Sauce Food

SOUBISE SAUCE

Steps:

• Serve right away with roasted meats or vegetables.

SOUBISE (WHITE ONION SAUCE)

Steps:

• Saute the onions in the butter until transpaents.
• Add the veloute sauce (posted separately) to the onions and bring the sauce to a boil.
• Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes At this point puree the sauce in a blender.
• This will give you a smooth sauce.
• Add the whipping cream and then season to taste.

SAUCE SOUBISE (ONION SAUCE)

Steps:

• Cook the onions in 2 T of butter until they are very soft (about 12 minutes). They should not brown. (In France they puree the onions for a more refined sauce.) At this point it's your choice.
• In a saucepan, melt the other 2 T of butter & incorporate the flour, stirring over low heat for 2 minutes.
• Gradually whisk in the milk, blending well after each addition. Cook the sauce over low to medium heat until it thickens & comes just to a boil. Remove from heat & stir in the cooked onions & heavy cream.

ONION SAUCE (SAUCE SOUBISE)

Steps:

• Melt the butter over a gentle heat.
• Add the onions and cook in a covered saucepan over a low heat until really soft but not browned.
• Season with salt and freshly ground pepper. Stir in the flour, add the milk and simmer gently for an additional 5 minutes until thickened.
• This sauce keeps for 3-4 days covered in the fridge.
• Variation: Onion and Mint Sauce.
• Add 2-3 tablespoons freshly chopped mint to the Onion Sauce before serving.