Egg And Lemon Sauce Recipes

THE TRADITIONAL EGG-LEMON SAUCE (GREEK AVGOLEMONO) RECIPE

Steps:

• To prepare the classic Avgolemono recipe, start by cracking the eggs into a bowl and whisk well.
• Gradually add the lemon juice and whisk again to combine.
• Add a little of the warm stock or soup and whisk quickly, add more and whisk again. The reason for slowly adding the broth is to gradually warm up the eggs so you don't end up with an omelette instead of a sauce!
• Pour gradually the egg mixture back into the pot, whilst constantly stirring and bring just below boiling point. Remove the pan from the stove and serve.

CREAMY HOLLANDAISE SAUCE

Steps:

• Fill the bottom of a double boiler part-way with water. Make sure that water does not touch the top pan. Bring water to a gentle simmer. In the top of the double boiler, whisk together egg yolks, lemon juice, white pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and 1 tablespoon water.
• Add the melted butter to egg yolk mixture 1 or 2 tablespoons at a time while whisking yolks constantly. If hollandaise begins to get too thick, add a teaspoon or two of hot water. Continue whisking until all butter is incorporated. Whisk in salt, then remove from heat. Place a lid on pan to keep sauce warm until ready to serve.

EGG NOODLES WITH LEMON AND HERBS

Steps:

• Fill a large saucepan with cold water, bring to a boil, and add 1 tablespoon salt. Add noodles, and cook until tender but still firm, about 5 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat, drain noodles, and transfer to a bowl.
• Add butter, parsley, chives, lemon zest, remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper. Toss to coat noodles with butter and herbs. Serve immediately or keep warm, covered with aluminum foil, until ready to serve.

EGG AND LEMON SAUCE

Steps:

• Beat egg whites until stiff; add egg yolks and continue beating. Add lemon juice slowly. Beat constantly to prevent curdling. Dissolve cornstarch in 1/4 cup water; add to broth and cook over medium heat until it thickens. Slowly add hot stock to egg mixture, beating constantly. Sauce should be smooth and creamy.

AVGOLEMONO (EGG-LEMON SAUCE)

Steps:

• Fill the bottom of a double boiler about 1/3 full of water and bring it to a simmer. Combine the lemon juice and flour in a stainless-steel bowl and whisk until smooth. Add the egg yolks and whisk until thoroughly combined. Set aside.
• In the top of the double boiler (but not over the heat), whip egg whites and a pinch of salt until fluffy. Slowly drizzle the yolk mixture into the whipped whites, whisking constantly to maintain the volume. Place over the simmering water and cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture is light in color, fluffy and begins to thicken, about 4 minutes. Very slowly whisk in the hot stock. Continue cooking and whisking for another 2 minutes to thicken. Reserve sauce off the stove in the double boiler. Do not reheat or the sauce may curdle. Season to taste with salt and white pepper.

GREEK MEATBALLS IN EGG-LEMON SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine ground beef, rice, onion, garlic, parsley, mint, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
• Add egg to mixture and mix well.
• Place flour in a shallow pan.
• With floured hands, shape into walnut-sized balls. Roll meatballs lightly in flour and shake off excess.
• Heat two cups of the chicken broth in a Dutch oven or large pot until boiling.
• Carefully place the meatballs in a layer on the bottom of the pot. Add more chicken broth if needed, just to cover the meatballs.
• Simmer covered, over low heat for 45 minutes.
• Add more broth if less than one cup remains.
• For the Egg-Lemon Sauce:.
• Using a whisk, beat the eggs in a medium bowl until frothy.
• Slowly whisk in the lemon juice.
• Ladle one cup of the pot liquid little by little into egg-lemon mixture to temper the eggs.
• Remove pot from heat and add egg-lemon mixture stirring gently.
• Heat over very low heat until sauce thickens and is heated through.
• Take care not to allow the sauce to boil or the eggs will curdle.

LEMON SAUCE I

Steps:

• In large saucepan, stir together sugar, cornstarch, salt and nutmeg. Gradually stir in boiling water, then simmer over low heat until thick, stirring occasionally.
• Remove from heat; stir in butter, lemon zest and lemon juice and serve.

LEEKS WITH EGG AND LEMON SAUCE

Steps:

• Wash the leeks in running water, making sure you remove any dirt trapped between the leaves. Trim the root ends and the tough tops of the green leaves.
• Boil the leeks in salted water until tender, then drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking water. Pour this cooking water back into the pan and bring to the boil.
• In a small bowl, beat the egg yolks and lemon juice with the sugar. Pour in a little of the hot cooking water and beat well, then pour the egg and lemon mixture into the pan, beating vigorously, for seconds only until the sauce thickens slightly. Be careful not to let it boil or it will curdle. Add a little salt, if necessary, to taste.
• Serve the leeks hot or cold with the sauce poured over.