POACHED LAPU-LAPU

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode 33 / Feb.19 - POACHED LAPU-LAPU IN WHITE WINE SAUCE

POACHED LAPU-LAPU IN WHITE WINE SAUCE

Ingredients:

• 1 pc. whole lapu-lapu
• ½ cup white wine
• 1 pc. U.S. lemon slices
• 1 ltr. Bechamel sauce (butter, stock, all purpose cream)
• 100g leeks, cut into 2 inches long
• 50g celery leaf
• 1 tbsp. Salt
• 1 tsp. White pepper
• 1 meter aluminum foil
• 150g butter
• 2 ltr water
• ½ cup all purpose cream
• 150g flour

Procedure:

• 1. Season whole lapu-lapu with salt and white pepper. Brush butter aluminum foil and place in it wrapped lapu lapu.
• 2. Have ready large wok or stock pot. Put water, U.S. lemon slice, celery leaf, leeks, white wine, salt and pepper. And you may add the wrapped lapu-lapu poached for 1 hour or until done.
• 3. Remove from pot and unwrap lapu-lapu and place it on platter. Strain remaining stock and set aside.
• 4. Melt butter into pot. Add with all-purpose flour to become (roux) fluffy. Add stock. Stir quickly until creamy. Add chopped parsley. Season to taste. Pour over poached lapu-lapu then sprinkle spring onion.