Maltaise Sauce - Classic French Sauce from 18th Century

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides a healthier fat option.

orange juice

🥗Healthier: fresh grapefruit juice

💰Cheaper: canned orange juice

Grapefruit juice offers a unique flavor while being lower in calories.

Separate egg yolks from whites and place in a bowl.

Add orange juice and zest to the egg yolks.

Whisk the mixture vigorously until combined.

Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat until just melted.

Slowly drizzle melted butter into the egg yolk mixture while whisking continuously.

Continue whisking until the sauce thickens and becomes creamy.

Add lemon juice, salt, and white pepper to taste.

Serve immediately or keep warm over a double boiler.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens