Savory Warm Lemon Sauce

Number of Servings

1 cup

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups rich chicken or vegetable stock, 1/2 cup dry white wine, 2 large egg yolks, 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice or to taste, salt and white pepper to taste, 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives

Directions

Bring stock and wine to boil in small saucepan and cook until reduced by half. In seperate bowl, whisk together egg yolks and lemon juice. Slowly whisk in hot stock mixture. Return mixture to saucepan and stir constantly with heat resistant spatula until thickened, being careful not to scramble eggs. Strain immediately.Season to tast with salt and pepper; stir in chives, serve warm within 1 hour.

Comments

This sauce is based on the classic Greek avgolemono soup, is delicious with delicate dishes like poached chicken or salmon or sauteed scallops.