Beurre monté: water to butter ratio
A basic technique: cold butter, added gradually to a simmering water bath, to create a smooth, creamy emulsion. Keep warm for serving or poaching.
Beurre monté is a fundamental ingredient in cooking, which can be used on its own or modified with herbs or sweet ingredients. This simple recipe allows you to create a creamy sauce from water and cold butter, without adding any extra fat.
Ingredients and directions
- Prep time5 min
- Cook time10 min
- Total15 min
- DifficultyEasy
- CostBudget
- Cooking methodsaucepan
- Estimated cost$1.85 $0.46 / serving Estimated price; varies by store.
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
Ingredients
people
- $1.85
Prices from US supermarkets.
Directions
- Bring the water to a simmer in a saucepan of an appropriate size.
- Gradually add the butter, one piece at a time, while whisking, ensuring that each piece is fully incorporated before adding the next. ≈ 3 min
- Season to your liking. ≈ 2 min
- Keep it warm until use, without overheating, as this would break the emulsion. ≈ 3 min
The bill
Beurre monté: water to butter ratio
- 200 g of cold, diced butter (8 parts)$1.85
Total$1.85
that's $0.46 per person
Estimated price; varies by store.
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