Quick Basic Brown Sauce

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Sauté the chopped shallots or scallions in the butter. Gradually add the wine and bouillon. Let it come to a boil and add the seasonings. Cook down for a few minutes. Add beurre manié to thicken to taste. Let simmer for a few minutes and strain.

2. Variations

   Step 2

   Bordelaise Sauce: Add a little poached marrow to the brown sauce. Correct the seasoning and add a touch of chopped parsley.

3. Step 3

   Sauce Diablé: Add 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard and a few dashes Tabasco to the brown sauce. Stir well.

   Step 4

   Sauce Périgueux: Add finely chopped truffles to the brown sauce.