How Is Traditional Belgian Waterzooi Made?

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: vegetable protein

Tofu provides a plant-based alternative that is budget-friendly.

Prepare the vegetables by chopping onions, leeks, carrots, and celery.

Sauté the chopped vegetables in butter until softened.

Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.

Add chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned.

Pour in white wine and simmer until reduced.

Add chicken broth and bring to a boil; then simmer.

Remove chicken, shred it, and return to the pot.

Add diced potatoes and cook until tender.

Whisk together egg yolks and heavy cream, then temper with hot broth before adding to the pot.

Season with salt, black pepper, and fresh herbs before serving.

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