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                       OYSTER SAUCE - GREAT CHEFS

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
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 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  3       tb           Butter
    1/8   c            Onions, green, chopped
  8       oz           Oysters
  1 1/2   c            Oyster water
    1/2   ts           Thyme
    1/2   ts           Oregano
    1/2   ts           Basil
  1       ea           Garlic clove
  2       tb           Butter
  2       tb           Flour
  1       c            Cream, heavy
                       Salt (to taste)
                       Pepper (to taste)

      Saute the green onions in butter until they're
 soft then add oysters, oyster water, thyme, oregano,
 basil and garlic.  Stir gently.

      Make a roux from the butter and flour and add to
 the above mixture. Simmer this sauce for 5 minutes and
 then remove it from fire.

      Add the cream to the sauce and keep the mixture
 warm.  Season with salt and pepper to taste.

      Source: Great Chefs of New Orleans, Tele-record Productions - 1983
      :    www.greatchefs.com - 747 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
      :    Chef Gerhard Brill, Commander's Palace
 Restaurant, New Orleans


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