Ingredients
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2 ounces small french dried morels (2 cups)
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2 cups boiling water
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12 (3 ounce) veal medallions, from the eye round (1/2 inch thick if using thinner cuts you`ll need additional oil to fry them for you`ll have more sli)
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salt & freshly ground black pepper
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1/4 cup flour
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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3 shallots, minced
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1 sprig fresh thyme
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1/2 cup dry white wine (sherry works great to)
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1/2 cup chicken stock
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1/2 cup creme fraiche (or cream)
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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fresh herb, for garnish
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1 garlic clove, minced
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scallion, for garnish
Instructions
- In a heatproof bowl, soak the morels in the boiling water until softened, about 30 minutes. Remove and rinse under running water, rubbing to loosen any grit. Let the soaking liquid stand.
- Season the veal with salt and pepper, then dust with flour. In a very large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in the oil. Add the veal and cook over high heat until browned on the bottom, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn and cook until browned on the bottom and the meat is just pink inside, about 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer the veal to a warmed platter and cover loosely with foil.
- Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter in the same skillet. Add the garlic,shallots and thyme and cook over low heat, stirring, until softened, about 3-5 minutes. Add the wine and boil, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom, until almost evaporated, about 4 minutes. Add the morels and their liquid, leaving any grit behind. Cover and simmer over low heat until the morels are softened, about 5 minutes. Add the chicken stock and any veal juices and simmer over moderately high heat until reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Add the creme fraiche and simmer until thickened, about 4 minutes. Add the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
- Return the veal medallions to the skillet and simmer for 1 minute, turning once. Transfer the veal and sauce to a platter or plates. Discard thyme. Garnish with scallions.