Discover this affordable alternative to veal for your blanquette

Find out how to substitute expensive veal in your blanquette with a more affordable meat alternative without compromising the delicious taste of your favorite traditional dish!

Rethinking Blanquette: An Economic Alternative

Meat, once a staple food, is gradually becoming a luxury ingredient. The persistent rise in prices, especially noticeable for quality meats, leads us to consider more affordable alternatives. Let’s take the example of the traditional veal blanquette, whose cost continues to rise.

Turkey, An Economic Substitute

To continue enjoying this dish without breaking the bank, there is a simple solution: replace veal with turkey. This white meat, just as tasty, is significantly less expensive. Here is a proposed recipe for a turkey blanquette for four people:

2 carrots1 onion1 clove50 g butter50 g flour15 cl heavy cream1 kg turkey2 chicken bouillon cubes1 bouquet garni300 g button mushrooms200 g frozen peas1 can artichoke hearts½ lemon1 egg yolk

Preparation of the Economical Blanquette

Start by preparing the turkey by cutting it into pieces and browning it in a pan. Prepare a broth with the bouillon cubes, peeled and chopped carrots, and an onion studded with a clove in 1.5 L of water. Then add the turkey.

In another pot, make a roux with 50 cl of the broth, lemon juice, and peas. Cook the mushrooms separately. Add the warmed artichokes to the turkey in the pot. Then pour the contents of the pot into the pot and add the heavy cream. Mix well to obtain a smooth sauce.

Just before serving, crack an egg and only add the yolk, then mix. And there you have it! Your delicious turkey blanquette is ready to be enjoyed.