| Ingredients for Ginger Beurre Blanc 4 Servings 1/4 cup/2 oz fresh ginger root, minced 3 teaspoons white wine vinegar 1/4 cup/2 oz heavy soya cream 1/4 lb butter or vegetable margarine Salt & black pepper, fresh ground Directions Mince the ginger. Combine the ginger, vinegar and 2 tablespoons of water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook over high heat until liquid has almost evaporated, about 2 minutes. Add the heavy cream and continue cooking over high heat until mixture is reduced by half, about 1 minute. Over the lowest heat possible whisk butter into the reduction, about a tablespoon at a time, adding another piece as each is almost incorporated. Butter should not melt completely but should soften toform a creamy sauce. Remove from heat and season to taste with salt and pepper. Strain sauce into a bowl and cover to keep warm. |