Avgolemono Sauce Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 10 minutes
🥣 Servings: 6
🔪 Category: Lunch/Snacks
🔑 Keywords: Vegetable, Lebanese, Turkish, Greek, Southwest Asia (Middle East), Asian, European, Kid Friendly, Spring, Summer, Winter, < 15 Mins, No Cook, Beginner Cook, Easy
Description:
This Avgolemono Sauce recipe is the perfect accompaniment to the delightful Avgolemono Soup (Chicken Soup) previously posted. Inspired by a suggestion from Cookgirl, this version excludes onion for a unique twist. It’s a versatile sauce that adds a creamy tanginess to any dish, bringing flavors from the Mediterranean and beyond to your table.
Ingredients:
- 1-2 cups chicken broth
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 lemon, juiced
Instructions:
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Prepare the Ingredients:
- Juice the lemon.
- In a small bowl, mix a little flour with the lemon juice until smooth.
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Beat the Eggs:
- Crack the eggs into a separate mixing bowl.
- Beat the eggs until they are well combined and slightly frothy.
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Combine Ingredients:
- Slowly pour the chicken broth into the egg mixture while continuously beating. This helps temper the eggs and prevent them from curdling.
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Thicken the Sauce:
- Place the mixture over low heat and continue to whisk gently.
- Gradually pour in the lemon-flour mixture while whisking constantly.
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Finish and Serve:
- Continue cooking and whisking until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
- Once thickened, remove the sauce from the heat immediately to prevent overcooking.
- Serve the Avgolemono sauce warm over your favorite dishes, such as the Avgolemono Soup or grilled chicken, fish, or vegetables.
This Avgolemono Sauce is not only quick and easy to make but also adds a burst of bright, tangy flavor to any meal. Whether you’re enjoying it drizzled over soup or as a sauce for your favorite Mediterranean-inspired dishes, it’s sure to become a household favorite. Enjoy the creamy richness and zesty lemon flavor in every spoonful!
