Dill Sauce
A classic, elegant herb sauce featuring sautéed shallots, white wine reduction, RC Hearty Foundations® Reserve GF Gluten-Free Vegetable Base, RC Instant Food Thickener, and prepared RC Dill Sauce Mix.
Yield / Servings
1 Pint Total Yield
Category
Sauces / Herb Sauces & Gravies
Ingredients
9 Components
Salted Butter
2 oz.
Chopped Shallots
4 oz.
White Wine
8 oz.
Water
16 oz.
RC Instant Food Thickener
4 Tbsp.
RC Dill Sauce Mix
Prepared according to label
¼ cup
Salt & White Pepper
To taste
Fresh Dill Sprigs
For finish
Preparation Steps
1
Sauté Shallots
Melt 2 oz. salted butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add 4 oz. chopped shallots and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until soft and translucent.
2
Deglaze & Reduce Wine
Pour in 8 oz. white wine to deglaze the pan and reduce the liquid volume by one-third (⅓).
3
Thicken & Add Dill Base
In a separate container, whisk together 2 tsp. RC Hearty Foundations® Reserve GF Vegetable Base, 16 oz. water, and 4 Tbsp. RC Instant Food Thickener to create a smooth slurry. Add the slurry and ¼ cup prepared RC Dill Sauce Mix into the saucepan.
4
Season & Finish
Simmer gently until thickened and velvety smooth. Season to taste with salt and white pepper, and finish with fresh dill sprigs right before serving.
Chef Notes & Kitchen Applications
Gluten-Free Thickening Advantage: Combining RC Instant Food Thickener with RC Hearty Foundations® Reserve GF Vegetable Base yields a silky, stable sauce with rich savory body without requiring traditional wheat roux.
Ideal Serving Pairings: Exceptional spooned over poached or grilled Atlantic salmon, pan-seared trout, Maryland crab cakes, Swedish meatballs, steamed asparagus, or baby red potatoes.