Chapter XV · Relevés and Entrées · No. 1184
Built upon: No. 2295aSoufflé au Parmesan
1184—Selle de Veau à la Nelson
Braise the saddle. When it is ready, remove the fillets, proceeding exactly as described under “Selle à la Metternich,” and cut the fillets in a similar manner.
In the cavities left by the fillets spread a few tablespoonfuls of Soubise; return the colloped fillets to their place, and, between the collops, place a thin slice of ham, of the same size and shape as the adjacent piece of meat, and a little Soubise sauce.
Having reconstructed the joint, cover its surface with a layer, about one inch thick, of “No. 2295a, Soufflé au Parmesan,” combined with one quart of truffle purée.
Bind the joint with a strong band of buttered paper, for the purpose of holding in the soufflé, and set it to cook in a moderate oven for fifteen minutes. After having taken the saddle out of the oven, remove the paper band, and send it to the table without changing the dish.
Send the braising-liquor, cleared of all grease, reduced and strained, to the table separately.
Escoffier, A. (1907). A Guide to Modern Cookery, No. 1184, p. 396. London: William Heinemann. Translation of Le Guide Culinaire (1903).
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