Les bouchées à la reine
Les bouchées à la reine are puff pastry shells filled with a creamy mixture of chicken, mushrooms, and veal, cooked in a rich sauce.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Qty. | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Puff Pastry Shells (pre-baked) | 5 | Count |
| Chicken Breast (diced) | 300 | Grams |
| Veal (diced) | 300 | Grams |
| Mushrooms (sliced) | 200 | Grams |
| Butter (unsalted) | 50 | Grams |
| All-purpose Flour (for thickening) | 30 | Grams |
| Chicken Stock (preferably homemade) | 500 | Milliliters |
| Heavy Cream (whole milk based) | 100 | Milliliters |
| Egg Yolk (for enriching the sauce) | 1 | Count |
| Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed) | 1 | Tbsp |
| Salt (to taste) | 1 | Tsp |
| Black Pepper (freshly ground) | 0.5 | Tsp |
| Nutmeg (freshly grated) | 0.25 | Tsp |
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken and veal to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides.
- Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until they release their moisture and become tender.
- Sprinkle the flour over the meat and mushrooms, stirring to coat evenly.
- Gradually add the chicken stock, stirring constantly to avoid lumps, and bring to a simmer.
- Reduce the heat and let the mixture simmer until it thickens, about 10 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix the egg yolk with the heavy cream and lemon juice.
- Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the cream mixture, ensuring it is well incorporated.
- Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg to taste.
- Fill each puff pastry shell with the creamy mixture and serve immediately.
Prep
- Thaw puff pastry shells if frozen.
Kitchen equipment
Pastry BrushSkillet