Piquante Sauce
Piquante sauce is a classic French cuisine sauce, characterized by its tangy and slightly spicy flavor. It is made with a reduction of onions, white wine, vineg
Piquante sauce is a classic French cuisine sauce, characterized by its tangy and slightly spicy flavor. It is made with a reduction of onions, white wine, vinegar, and tomato-based veal stock. This sauce is ideal for accompanying grilled meats, poultry, or eggs. Its preparation requires some technique to obtain a smooth texture and a balanced flavor. It can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
Time
45 min. =
15 min. +
30 min.
Utensils
1 knife1 sauce pan
Ingredients for 4 parts
- 0.25 c. à c. sea salt
- 2 onions
- 0.25 c. à c. black pepper
- 100 ml. vin blanc
- 200 ml. jus de veau
- 2 c. à s. tomato juice from concentrate
- 50 ml. white wine vinegar9
Steps
- Finely slice the onions.
- In a saucepan, sauté the sliced onions until they are translucent.
- Add the white wine and white wine vinegar. Let it reduce almost to dry.
- Add the veal stock and tomato paste. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- Season with salt and black pepper.
- Serve hot with grilled meats, poultry, or eggs.