FoodBanter.com - View Single Post - difference between a fricassee and a blanquette?

On 14 Feb 2005 13:46:26 -0800, wrote:

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>Is there a difference between a fricassee of chicken, and a blanquette
>of chicken? Both seem to go something like this:
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>saute chicken pieces, but don't brown
>add flour & cook for a few minutes
>add stock & simmer for 30 minutes
>strain sauce
>reduce
>thicken with egg yolks & cream
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Blanquette meat shouldn't be sauteed first.

Nathalie in Switzerland