AVGOLEMONO (GREEK LEMON-EGG SAUCE)
About 2 ¼ cups

This Greek sauce is good with lamb or green vegetables. For other hot egg sauces, see Sauce Allemande and About Hollandaise and Béarnaise.

Bring to a simmer in a small saucepan and keep warm:

  • 1 cup vegetable or chicken stock or broth

Beat in a medium bowl until thickened:

  • 3 large eggs

Beat in:

  • ¼ cup lemon juice

Beat half of the hot stock into the egg mixture, then whisk this mixture back into the remaining stock. Cook, stirring constantly, over medium-low or low heat until the sauce is thick and creamy and coats the back of the spoon; do not let the sauce boil, or it will curdle. Remove from the heat and season to taste with:

  • Salt and black pepper

Serve immediately.


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