Traditionally, a French veal stew made by poaching veal in stock or water, binding the poaching liquid with roux, and finishing it with a liaison of egg yolks and cream. A classic of French country cooking. The term sometimes appears on contemporary menus to mean any stew of meat, fish, or vegetables that is presented in a white sauce containing cream.
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