Makes about 1 cup.
2 Tbs. Shallots, chopped
½ Cup Sake
One Small Orange, cut into quarters
1 tsp. Freshly Grated Ginger
1 ½ tsp. Soy Sauce
¼ Cup Heavy Cream (optional)
½ lb. Unsalted Butter, softened, cut into chunks
2 Tbs. Chopped Fresh Cilantro
Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper
METHOD:
Combine shallots, sake, ginger and soy sauce in a small saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil and cook until reduced and slightly thickened. Remove orange sections, squeezing out juice into pan. Add in cream (if desired). Continue cooking until mixture thickens further. Begin whisking in softened butter, one chunk at a time.
Before adding more butter, be sure previous chunk of butter is completely melted and incorporated into the sauce. When all butter has been added, remove pan from heat. Stir in cilantro. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper. Keep sauce warm until ready to serve.
