Thickening gravy using beurre manié
Skill level
Easy
Equipment you will need for this technique
Small bowl
Saucepan
Whisk
Beurre manié is a paste made from flour and softened butter. It's used to thicken gravy and stews
-Press together equal quantities of butter and flour in a small bowl, using your hands.
-Add a little of the beurre manié to the pan and whisk well.
-Continue to whisk until the sauce has the desired consistency, adding more beurre manié if necessary.