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Nage: French Aromatic Court-Bouillon for Poached Seafood

Prep5 min
Cook15 min
Total20 min
Yield3 liters / 3 quarts
LevelBeginner
 
 
About This Recipe

Learn what nage means in French cooking: an aromatic court-bouillon used to poach prawns, crayfish and other seafood, often served as part of the finished dish.

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Ingredients

Units
  • 8 cups cold water
  • 1 medium onion, — peeled and finely sliced into rings
  • 2 medium celery ribs, — finely sliced
  • 2 medium carrots, — finely sliced
  • 12 whole
  • 0.5 cup dry white wine
  • 1 small
  • 2 tsp seeds or a couple of star anise
  • 1 tbsp salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Put all the ingredients into a pot with the water.

  2. 2

    Bring to a boil and gently for 15 minutes.

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Tools Used in This Recipe

KitchenAid
Immersion Blender
Victorinox
8" Chef's Knife
All-Clad
Heavy-Bottom Stock Pot
Chef's Notes

Skim often and never let a stock boil hard — a gentle simmer is what keeps it clear and full of flavor. If you'd like to go deeper, Stock Making Fundamentals covers this in full.

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