Quenelles
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Quenelles are light and airy dumplings made from finely minced fish and bread crumbs, offering a delicate texture and subtle flavor. Often served with a rich sauce, they make for a sophisticated and refined dish.
- Total Time: 1 h
- Yield: 4 portions 1x
- Category: Medium
Ingredients
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- 300 g fish (e.g., pike or cod), finely minced
- 200 g bread crumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp white pepper
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix fish, bread crumbs, egg, heavy cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until smooth.
- Form the mixture into oval-shaped dumplings.
- In a pot of simmering water, cook the quenelles for about 10 minutes, until they float and are cooked through.
- Remove and serve with a sauce of your choice. Enjoy!
