Matelote of Pike à la Bernoise

Origin: Paris, France

Source: Auguste Escoffier, 1907

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Cut a small pike or two fine brochetons into sections.
  2. Cook them in a strongly aromatised champagne court-bouillon.
  3. Strain and reduce the court-bouillon and prepare the sauce from it according to the « à la Marinière » method.
  4. Garnish with poached soft roes, mushrooms and slices of truffle.
  5. Add heart-shaped croûtons fried in clarified butter.

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