Tarragon butter
Tarragon is one of the most loved herbs in French cuisine. The tarragon infuses the butter with a subtle aniseed flavour.

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Ingredients
250 |
g |
butter |
50 |
g |
fresh tarragon |
|
|
salt and pepper |
Preparation method
- Allow the butter to come up to room temperature.
- Beat the butter in a planetary mixer until white.
- Blanch the tarragon briefly in boiling water and then cool immediately in ice water.
- Place the tarragon between two tea towels to dry well.
- Finely chop the tarragon and mix through the butter.
- Push the tarragon butter through a fine-meshed sieve and season to taste with a little salt and pepper.
Serving suggestions
- As a flavour enhancer in potato and vegetable purée.
- As a flavour enhancer in vegetable dishes.
- As a garnish or sauce on pan-fried meat or fish.