SAFFRON SAUCE

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Courtesy of my sister, who succeeded in replacing Sauce Hollondaise, which I absolutely don't like, with this fluffy and aromatic gem of a sauce. Goes wonderfully with green or white asparagus, breadsticks, or pretty much everything :).

Provided by Eismeer

Categories     Sauces

Time 15m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 small onion (chopped very thinly)
1 garlic clove (chopped very thinly)
250 ml cream
125 ml white wine (chardonnay, good quality)
1 sachet saffron thread
1 tablespoon clarified butter
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Melt clarified butter in a pan and add the onion.
  • When onion turns translucent add garlic and stir.
  • Add white wine and let simmer.
  • Keep one TB cream back, add the rest to the pan. Let reduce sauce until desired consistency is reached.
  • Dissolve the saffron threads in the remaining TB of cream and add to the sauce.
  • Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve.

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