Rockefeller Sauce Base Recipe

Name: Rockefeller Sauce Base
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 6 ounces spinach, stems removed and rinsed; 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter; 2 3/4 cups finely chopped yellow onions; 1/4 cup finely chopped celery; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 2 tablespoons Herbsaint or other anise-flavored liqueur, such as Pernod or Pastis; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup cracker meal or cracker crumbs; 5 drops green food coloring (optional)

Servings: persons

6 ounces spinach, stems removed and rinsed
1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter
2 3/4 cups finely chopped yellow onions
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons Herbsaint or other anise-flavored liqueur, such as Pernod or Pastis
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup cracker meal or cracker crumbs
5 drops green food coloring (optional)

1
Bring 1 quart of water to a boil in a medium pot.
2
Add the spinach and cook until very tender and the water is green, 5 to 6 minutes.
3
Drain the spinach in a colander set over a large bowl and reserve 2 3/4 cups of the cooking liquid.
4
Let the spinach sit until cool enough to handle, then finely chop, and set aside.
5
Melt the butter in a medium pot over moderately high heat.
6
When the butter is foamy, add the onions, celery and garlic and cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes.
7
Add the reserved spinach water, bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute.
8
Add the chopped spinach, liqueur, salt and pepper and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reduces slightly, about 10 minutes.
9
Remove from the heat, add the cracker meal and food coloring, and stir well to combine.
10
Cool completely before using.

No nutrition data on file — estimate from the ingredient list.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 ounces spinach, stems removed and rinsed, 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, 2 3/4 cups finely chopped yellow onions, 1/4 cup finely chopped celery, and more.

Yes, Rockefeller Sauce Base falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Rockefeller Sauce Base

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions