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               CLARIFYING CLOUDY CONSOMMES - GREAT CHEFS

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
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 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1       md           Leek, green leaves, washed
                       -- finely chopped
  1                    Celery, stalk, finely
                       -- chopped
  4       lg           Egg whites

 Clarifying Cloudy Consomme:

      Mix vegetables with egg whites.

      When consomme is cold, add the vegetables and egg
 whites mixture and bring to a boil, then lower the
 heat.  A crust will form on the top. Let the consomme
 simmer until clear.

      Strain by moving crust to the side and pouring
 through cheese-cloth without breaking the crust.

      Source: Great Chefs of New Orleans, Tele-record Productions - 1983
      :    www.greatchefs.com - 747 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
      :    Chef Michel Marcais, Begue's Restaurant, New
 Orleans


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