Basic Consomme'
Amount Ingredient
2 pounds
Mirepoix -- JULIENNED OR GROUND
6 pounds
Beef Or Chicken, No Fat -- GROUND
20 each
Egg White
24 ounces
Tomato Product
2 1/2 gallons Stock -- NO FAT ,
GOOD FLAVOR
To Taste
Salt And White Pepper
1 ea.
Sachet Of spices
Procedure
1. Combine Mirepoix, meat, whites and tomato product and mix
well.
2. Add sachet of Spices.
3. Add cold stock and heat until just simmering while stirring
occasionally until raft forms.
4. Simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
5. Gently remove raft.
6. Carefully strain through both a cheesecloth and a chinoise.
A coffee filter can also be used.
7. Season to taste. The consommé can also be reduced to
strengthen flavor.