The Epicurean
A Treatise on the Culinary Art — Charles Ranhofer of Delmonico’s — 1894
No. 1065

Oysters, Bechamel with Truffles

Huitres Bechamel aux Truffes

Reduce a cream bechamel sauce (No. 411) with the oyster liquor; season with salt, cayenne and nutmeg; add the poached oysters (No. 1067) and just when ready to serve, stir in a piece of fresh butter and very finely chopped truffles.