Veal Fricassee
Veal Fricassee is a classic French dish made by simmering veal in a creamy sauce with vegetables and herbs.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Qty. | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Veal Shoulder (cut into 2-inch cubes) | 800 | Grams |
| Butter (unsalted) | 60 | Grams |
| Olive Oil | 2 | Tbsp |
| Onion (finely chopped) | 1 | Count |
| Carrot (sliced) | 2 | Count |
| Celery Stalk (sliced) | 2 | Count |
| Garlic (minced) | 2 | Clove |
| All-purpose Flour | 2 | Tbsp |
| Chicken Stock (low sodium) | 500 | Milliliters |
| Dry White Wine | 250 | Milliliters |
| Heavy Cream (whole milk based) | 200 | Milliliters |
| Egg Yolk (beaten) | 1 | Count |
| Lemon (juiced) | 1 | Count |
| Bay Leaf | 1 | Count |
| Fresh Thyme (tied with kitchen string) | 1 | Bunch |
| Salt (to taste) | 1 | Tsp |
| Black Pepper (freshly ground, to taste) | 1 | Tsp |
| Mushrooms (sliced) | 200 | Grams |
| Parsley (chopped, for garnish) | 1 | Bunch |
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add veal cubes and brown on all sides. Remove veal and set aside.
- In the same pot, add onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Sauté until vegetables are softened.
- Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir well to coat. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Gradually add chicken stock and white wine, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
- Return veal to the pot. Add bay leaf, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 1 hour or until veal is tender.
- In a separate pan, sauté mushrooms in a little butter until golden. Add to the veal mixture.
- In a bowl, mix heavy cream with egg yolk and lemon juice. Stir into the veal mixture and heat gently without boiling.
- Remove thyme and bay leaf. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Prep
- Thaw veal in the refrigerator overnight if frozen.
Kitchen equipment
Kitchen StringLarge Pot With Lid