1 oz butter
1 oz flour
10 fl cider or apple juice
2 tbsp milk or cream
1 salt and pepper as desired
Directions
Melt butter, add flour and cook for 2-3 minutes so that the raw
flavor of the flour has time to mellow. Remove from heat and slowly
add the cider, stirring all the time. Season to taste, bring to the
boil, and cook for a few minutes. Remove from heat again, add the
milk or cream, and reheat carefully. Serve in a hot sauce boat.
Servings: 3 servings
Cider Sauce For Oat Herrings (Irish) Recipe brought to you by Recipe Ideas
Categories: Beverages; Fish; Irish; Sauce; Seafood
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We hope you enjoy this Cider Sauce For Oat Herrings (Irish) recipe.
