DEMI-GLACE OR SEMI-DEMI-GLACE (SIMPLE REDUCTION AND 2 CHEATS)
Demi-glace is traditionally made by combining veal stock and espagnole and then simmering it until reduced by half to make a thick, rich sauce. Due to the considerable effort involved in making the traditional demi-glace, this simple stock reduction is a common substitute. Julia Child referred to this as a "semi-demi-glace".
Provided by littleturtle
Categories Sauces
Time 12h3m
Yield 1 cup
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring stock to a boil.
- Turn heat down to the lowest heat setting and allow to simmer for several hours until stock has reduced to 1-2 cups (remove any scum that rises to the surface as it simmers).
- It has reduced to demi-glace if it thoroughly coats the back of the spoon.
- *It's not as good as the homemade stock, but a good quality canned beef consommé can be used as a shortcut substitution. Reduce by half in the same way.
- **In a real pinch 2 teaspoons beef base can be dissolved in 2 tablespoons red wine as a substitute for demi-glace.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.4, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 2.1, Sodium 7194.5, Carbohydrate 0.8, Protein 22.1
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