Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsLe CoucouRis De Veau À L’estragon Recipe

Ris De Veau À L’estragon Recipe

Inspired by Le Coucou
Time45m
Serves4

veal sweetbreads, cream, tarragon, maitake mushrooms

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Seasoning

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Sweetbreads

    Soak the veal sweetbreads in cold water for about 1 hour, then drain and remove any membranes. Blanch them in boiling salted water for 5 minutes, then transfer to an ice bath. Once cooled, pat dry.

  2. 2

    Sauté the Mushrooms

    In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add the maitake mushrooms and sauté until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Cook the Sweetbreads

    In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of butter and heat over medium-high heat. Add the blanched sweetbreads and cook until golden on all sides, about 8-10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

  2. 4

    Make the Sauce

    Reduce the heat to medium and pour in the heavy cream. Add the sautéed maitake mushrooms and tarragon. Stir to combine and let it simmer for another 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

Serving

  1. 5

    Plate and Serve

    Serve the veal sweetbreads topped with the creamy tarragon sauce and maitake mushrooms. Garnish with additional tarragon if desired.

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