Acidic Cream Sauce
Technique

Acidic cream sauce

An acidic cream sauce is a sauce that combines cream with an acidic ingredient, such as lemon juice, vinegar or wine. The acidity adds a fresh, tangy note that balances the creamy texture of the sauce. In addition to enhancing flavour, the acidic component can help bind the sauce and create a smooth consistency. Classic examples of acidic cream sauces include beurre blanc and white wine sauce. The acidity prevents the sauce from feeling too heavy or rich, resulting in a well-balanced flavour.

Ingredients

750 ml white wine

200 ml white wine vinegar

10 peppercorns, crushed

2 shallots, sliced

2 bay leaves

500 ml Debic Culinaire Original

Debic products used

Step-by-step

Step 1

Make the gastrique by heating the white wine and white wine vinegar in a saucepan, together with the crushed peppercorns and bay leaf.

Step 2

Reduce to 1/3.

Step 3

Pass through a fine sieve.

Step 3

Add Debic Culinaire Original.

Step 5

Reduce to the desired thickness.

Step 6

Add butter for an extra full and rich flavour. Ensure the sauce does not boil again.

Step 7

Season to taste with fish eggs and chopped chives.

Step 8

Experiment with additions such as Savora mustard or green herb oil.