*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *

                          Grapefruit "Margarita" Sauce

Recipe By     : Chef Du Jour Dean Fearing Show #DJ9065
Serving Size  :      Preparation Time :
Categories    : Sauces

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
       1  tb            Vegetable oil
       4                Shallots -- chopped
       2                Jalapenos -- chopped
       1  bn            Cilantro stems
       2  c             Grapefruit juice
     1/2  c             Chicken stock
       3  oz            Tequila
     1/4  c             Lime juice
       2  tb            Corn starch -- dissolved in:
       2  tb            Water
     1/4  c             Grapefruit segments --
                        - pith removed, pitted, diced
     1/4  c             Orange segments --
                        - pith removed, pitted, diced
     1/4  c             Lime segments --
                        - pith removed, pitted, diced
       2  tb            Cilantro -- chopped
       1  oz            Cointreau
                        Salt

Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add shallots,
jalapenos, cilantro stems, and sweat for 3 minutes. Add grapefruit
juice, chicken stock, tequila, and lime juice. Bring to a boil.
Stirring constantly, gradually pour in cornstarch mixture just until
sauce begins to thicken--you will not need to use it all. Simmer
about 20 minutes. Strain through a fine sieve. Fold in citrus
segments, cilantro, and Cointreau. Season to taste with salt.


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