DRAWN BUTTER SAUCE
This classic Drawn Butter Sauce recipe is a versatile foundation for many dishes, offering a rich and buttery flavor. The sauce is simple to make, starting with a roux and then incorporating boiling water for a smooth consistency. It's perfect as a base for caper sauce or egg sauce, adding depth and flavor to your meals.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Water
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 1/4 teaspoon Paprika (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 3 tablespoons Capers (For caper sauce variation)
- 1 each Egg (For egg sauce variation)
Instructions
- 1Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- 2Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to form a roux.
- 3Gradually whisk in the boiling water until smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- 4For caper sauce, stir in the capers.
- 5For egg sauce, add one hard-boiled egg, chopped fine.