NCTexan Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 One of our favorite meals is Paris was L'Entrecote from Le Relais de Venise. The restaurant is an institution and was only a 10 minute walk from our apartment. See the link below for details, history and pics. What made their meal special was Madame's secret sauce. I've tried for years (as have many others) to recreate with limited success. After searching the web and seeing much conjecture from France, UK and the US... I've taken parts of several recipes and believe that I've broken the code. I did 'steak frites' this week along with a homemade Dijon dressed salad with walnuts. Below is my version that I'm sharing with just a few of my closest family and friends here at TRR. http://www.gastrochi...ise-lentrecote/ Madame’s Entrecote Sauce ¾ inch thick steak (filet mignon or ribeye) 1/4 cup dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc 2 tablespoons minced shallots 4 anchovy fillets, chopped fine 1/4 cup chicken broth 1 teaspoon veal glace half stick butter 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon 1 heaping teaspoon Dijon mustard crushed fresh black peppercorns Kosher salt ================================================ Salt and pepper the steaks (¾ inch thick) In a skillet with 1 tbs vegetable oil, cook the steaks on high heat to desired temp, remove and tent with foil Add shallots and anchovies to skillet used to cook steaks and cook until tender Deglaze with wine and reduce by half Add broth and veal glace and reduce until thickened Add butter and mustard until melted Stir in herbs Slice steaks on the angle and cover with sauce Serve with French fries and salad 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geee Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 I have officially stolen the recipe for my file Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCTexan Posted May 25, 2012 Author Share Posted May 25, 2012 The idea of minced anchovies might put some off. However, when they're finely chopped... cooked with the shallots early in the process... they give it a great base without any 'fishy' flavor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickadee Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 Yep, @NCTexan, the minute I saw anchovies in the recipe I said, 'Not for me.' But your encouragement might get me to try it, especially since you have gone to such great lengths to decipher/recreate the recipe. Congratulations on your success and receiving righteousmomma's worthy reaction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 @NCTexan.....well that looks good (even for a boring vegetarian). It is so nice you have a love of cooking & experimentation. how do you do your potatoes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 The idea of minced anchovies might put some off. However, when they're finely chopped... cooked with the shallots early in the process... they give it a great base without any 'fishy' flavor. I have found I can omit (AND DO) anchovies all the time. Normally the recipe is void or low in salt & I will compensate. My musicman Bill likes his pizza with just triple anchovies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cudjo Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 That looks fabulous, makes me hungry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCTexan Posted May 25, 2012 Author Share Posted May 25, 2012 @NCTexan how do you do your potatoes? @Ghost Another NCTexan secret is exposed.... Oven fries... no mess to clean or oil to deal with. (definitely non-Frenchy) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
righteousmomma Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 The sauce was simply delicious. My eyes are still rolled back. You have to make a generous amount of the sauce . Everything from the French mustard dressing to the wine is necessary. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geee Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 @NCTexan how do you do your potatoes? @Ghost Another NCTexan secret is exposed.... Oven fries... no mess to clean or oil to deal with. (definitely non-Frenchy) Ah, your secret is MY secret 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raygun Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 What secret is going on here? Which one of you guys is Admiral Shelby? And whcih one of you guys is merely Lt. Cmdr Lefler? . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCTexan Posted May 26, 2012 Author Share Posted May 26, 2012 The guy that smells like anchovies is the Admiral. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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