Fennel seed, lemon and chilli beurre blanc
French 5 Mins Prep · 20 Mins Cook
- Peel and finely chop the shallot.
- Heat 1 tbsp butter in a saucepan placed over a medium heat. Add the shallot, fennel seeds and chilli flakes. Stir briefly then add the vinegar and lemon juice. Cook until the liquid is almost completely reduced.
- Cube the cold butter.
- Lower the heat and, while whisking, add the butter to the saucepan one cube at a time.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat, if the butter melts too quickly, and doesn’t emulsify. Then whisk in the rest of the butter.
- Serve warm.
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