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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
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   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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