This light-colored gravy pairs nicely with pork, veal, or poultry. Quick-mixing flour, a chef's ingredient that has been around for years, dissolves in hot liquids without lumps. Look for it on the baking aisle of your grocery store.
Cooking Light NOVEMBER 2003
Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook 4 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. Add fennel and garlic; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in wine; cook 1 minute. Add stock and thyme; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes. Strain mixture through a sieve into a bowl; discard solids.
Return reserved liquid to pan. Gradually add flour and salt, stirring with a whisk. Bring to a boil; cook 1 minute or until slightly thick, stirring constantly with a whisk.
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