Asparagus with Maltaise Sauce Recipe • A Great Classic! - Episode 438

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil offers a healthier fat option.

egg yolks

🥗Healthier: silken tofu

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Silken tofu provides creaminess with fewer calories.

orange juice

🥗Healthier: fresh lemon juice

💰Cheaper: bottled orange juice

Fresh lemon juice adds brightness while being lower in sugar.

orange zest

🥗Healthier: lemon zest

💰Cheaper: none

Lemon zest provides a similar citrus flavor.

Boil a little bit of water in an asparagus steamer pot.

Put in a bundle of asparagus and cover to steam for a few minutes.

In a medium saucepan, add 3 egg yolks and whisk vigorously until thick, about a minute.

Add lemon juice, orange juice, and orange zest while whisking.

Move the saucepan on medium heat, whisking constantly to avoid shocking the yolks.

Gradually heat the yolks until the mixture thickens.

Remove from heat and slowly add melted butter, starting with a few drops and increasing as the sauce thickens.

Pour the sauce over the steamed asparagus.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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