Caramelised shallots

• vegetable oil↗3 tbsp tbsp
• shallots↗600g g

  peeled but left whole

• butter↗25g g
• bay leaves↗2
• thyme↗

  sprig

• beef or veal↗500ml ml

  stock

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat oil in a large frying pan and cook shallots over a high heat for 5 mins. When they are golden, drain off and throw away the oil. Add the butter, bay and thyme and toss with seasoning. Cook for 5-8 mins, stirring so that the butter doesn’t burn.

2. 2

   Pour over the stock and cook until the shallots are tender and the sauce is reduced and sticky.