White Wine Cream Sauce (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Base

01 - 3 teaspoons cooking oil
02 - A small shallot, chopped finely
03 - Quarter cup (57g/2oz) salted butter
04 - 2 garlic cloves, minced

→ Liquids

05 - 2/3 cup (160ml) enriched cream
06 - Half a cup (125ml) of dry white wine
07 - 2/3 cup (160ml) of vegetable broth

→ Seasonings & Thickeners

08 - 1/2 tsp cornflour (cornstarch)
09 - Handful of parsley or dill, finely chopped (1 1/2 tbsp)
10 - A tablespoon of lemon juice
11 - 2 tsp Dijon mustard
12 - Salt and pepper to your preference

# Instructions:

01 - Heat up a mix of butter and oil on medium. Toss in garlic and shallots and cook for a couple of minutes until soft.
02 - Pour in wine and stir. Let it bubble gently for about 3 minutes until most liquid evaporates to the same amount as the butter-oil mix.
03 - Stir in cream and broth. Let it simmer for 4-5 minutes until it reduces to half its starting size.
04 - Mix Dijon mustard in. Combine cornflour with a small splash of water, stir it in, and let it cook for 20 seconds before taking it off the stove.
05 - Blend in parsley and lemon juice at the end. Sprinkle salt and pepper as you like.

# Notes:

01 - Tablespoons use 20ml (same as 4 teaspoons) in Australia
02 - Great for pairing with chicken or seafood
03 - Use either dill or parsley as the herb