Mock Terrapin

Name: Mock Terrapin
Ingredients: 1.5 cups Cooked Chicken or Veal (Cut into 1/2-inch dice); 2 tablespoons Butter; 2 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour; 1 cup Chicken Broth; 0.5 cup Heavy Cream; 2 tablespoons Dry Sherry; 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice; 0.25 teaspoon Salt; 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper; 0.125 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper

A savory dish featuring diced chicken or veal, simmered in a rich sauce. This modernized version provides a complete recipe with detailed instructions.

Ingredients

1.5 cups Cooked Chicken or Veal (Cut into 1/2-inch dice)
2 tablespoons Butter
2 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
1 cup Chicken Broth
0.5 cup Heavy Cream
2 tablespoons Dry Sherry
1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
0.25 teaspoon Salt
0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper
0.125 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper

Instructions

1In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until a smooth paste forms. This is a roux.
2Gradually whisk in chicken broth until smooth. Stir in heavy cream.
3Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat, stirring constantly. Cook until the sauce has thickened slightly, about 5-7 minutes.
4Stir in diced chicken or veal, sherry, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Heat through, about 3-5 minutes.
5Serve hot.