GeflÜgelragout(Roast Chicken Stew)

Submitted by Elmotoo

"A German stew for ZWT '05. Comfort food as the weather turns colder. Finally."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons chopped onions
• 2 tablespoons plain flour
• 2 cups beef stock
• 1⁄4 cup dry port wine or 1/4 cup red wine
• 2 lemons, sliced thickly
• 2 bay leaves
• salt & fresh ground pepper
• 1 -2 dash wine vinegar
• 1 1⁄4 lbs roast chicken (just the meat, cut into bite-sized pieces)

directions

1. Melt the butter in a heavy-bottomed non-reactive saucepan. Add the chopped onions and cook until translucent.
2. Add the flour, and cook until the roux is golden brown. Pour in the beef stock and port. Add lemon slices, bay leaves, salt and pepper.
3. Allow the sauce to cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, then pour through a fine strainer, test for seasoning, and add vinegar and salt or pepper to taste.
4. Add the chicken pieces and heat over a low flame.
5. Serve with rice, noodles, biscuits, or rustic bread.