Blanquette de Veau Recipe – French Special
Blanquette de Veau is a French veal stew known for its creamy white sauce and tender, melt-in-your-mouth veal. This classic French comfort food combines gently cooked veal with onions, carrots, and aromatic herbs in a velvety sauce made from roux, stock, and cream. Perfect as an elegant homemade French dish, Blanquette de Veau pairs beautifully with rice, noodles, or potatoes, offering a sophisticated yet comforting dining experience that showcases the best of French home cooking.
- Prep Time20 min
- Cook Time1 hr 30 min
- Total Time1 hr 50 min
Blanquette de Veau Ingredients:
- 1 kg (2.2 lbs) veal shoulder or veal stew meat, cut into cubes
- 1 onion, halved
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 1 leek, sliced (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 cups veal or chicken stock
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 2–3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and white pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Blanquette de Veau Instructions:
Place veal, onion, carrots, leek, garlic, thyme, and bay leaf in a pot; cover with stock.
Bring to a gentle simmer; cook for 1–1.5 hours until veal is tender.
Remove veal and vegetables; strain cooking liquid and set aside.
Melt butter in a pan; whisk in flour to make a roux, cook for 1–2 minutes without browning.
Gradually whisk in strained stock to create a smooth white sauce; simmer until slightly thickened.
In a small bowl, blend egg yolk and cream; temper by adding a little hot sauce, then stir into sauce.
Return veal and vegetables to sauce; heat gently without boiling.
Add lemon juice, adjust seasoning with salt and white pepper.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot with rice, noodles, or potatoes.
Recipe Notes :
Temperature Tip: Avoid boiling after adding egg and cream to maintain a velvety sauce.
Make Ahead: Prepare the sauce and veal in advance; reheat gently before serving.
Vegetable Variations: Add mushrooms or pearl onions for extra texture and flavor.
Serving Suggestions: Serve with rice, noodles, or potatoes and pair with a crisp white wine for a refined French home cooking recipe.
Cooking Tip: Gently cook the veal to ensure tender, succulent meat in this classic French dish.
