Steps to Make It
- Gather the ingredients.
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The Spruce / Katarina Zunic - Whisk the peppercorns, egg whites, and eggshells in a large ceramic bowl until the mixture foams up. Reserve. The Spruce / Katarina Zunic .
- Tomatoes, celery ribs, and ground beef should all be blended together in a food processor. Pulse until its just incorporated. The Spruce / Katarina Zunic .
- Combine the egg mixture, vegetable-beef mixture, veal stock, thyme, and salt in a sizable stockpot. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. The Spruce / Katarina Zunic .
- When the raft of solids has formed on top, take a piece off the side to check that all of the impurities have risen to the surface of the liquid. Reduce the heat and let the mixture simmer for 30 to 40 minutes without stirring. Avoid disturbing the raft because doing so could cloud your consommé. The Spruce / Katarina Zunic .
- When the specified amount of time has passed, turn off the heat and pour the liquid through a fine-mesh sieve that has been lined with two layers of cheesecloth. Discard the solids. Alternatively, gently and slowly press the hole in the raft to ladle out all the consommé that is at the bottom. In this variation, the liquid must also be strained through a cheesecloth-lined sieve. If the strained consommé still contains debris, run it once more through fresh cheesecloth. The Spruce / Katarina Zunic .
- Serve hot and enjoy.
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What Does Consommé Mean?
When this flavorful preparation was first created hundreds of years ago, the word consommé, which is French for “completed,” meant a process rather than the food itself. When a clear and flavorful liquid could be obtained after simmering a broth with vegetables and aromatics, the process was complete. The consommé and broth could be distinguished by their concentrated and rich flavors. Indicators of the wealth and status of the people eating it included the complicated preparation process and the large number of ingredients required. As a result, many traditional recipes include the names of the people and locations where these delectable dishes were prepared and consumed.
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