chicken recipes

Real Sauce A La King


chicken, poultry, sauces

4 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 cup milk
3/4 cup light cream
1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
2 each pimientos, chopped
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 each egg yolks
2 tablespoon dry sherry

In a double boiler, melt the butter. Stir in the flour and the seasonings. Gradually stir in the milk and light cream. Add the green pepper, pimientos and mushrooms. Stirring occasionally, cook the mixture for 10 minutes, or until it has thickened. Without stirring, cook gently for 10 minutes longer. Beat the egg yolks and sherry together. Add this mixture gradually to the sauce.