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Egg and Lemon Sauce

This is a tasty sauce that goes great with broccoli, cauliflower, asparagus, and fish.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Yields 1 cup

Ingredients

3 eggs, separated
Juice of 2 lemons
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup chicken stock

Preparation

  1. 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.

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