MALTAISE SAUCE

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Provided by Craig Claiborne

Categories     condiments, side dish

Time 10m

Yield About 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 egg yolks
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon lemon juice
8 tablespoons melted butter
Salt to taste, if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 teaspoon grated orange rind

Steps:

  • Put the yolks, water and lemon juice into the top of a double boiler, placing it over simmering water. Or you may improvise and put the mixture into a heat-proof mixing bowl, placing the bowl in a basin of barely simmering water.
  • Start beating the mixture with a whisk until it is light colored and fluffy. Gradually add the butter, beating rapidly with the whisk. Add salt and pepper to taste. Beat in the orange juice and orange rind and remove from the heat.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 642, UnsaturatedFat 23 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 69 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 41 grams, Sodium 322 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 2 grams

zain zainch
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The sauce is rich and flavorful, and it's sure to impress your guests.


Yasir
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Overall, I was happy with the results of this recipe. The sauce was delicious and easy to make. I would definitely recommend it to others.


Kashif Wadani
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I had trouble getting the sauce to emulsify. I ended up having to use a blender, which made the sauce a bit too thick.


Rylee Darling
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The sauce was a bit too thick for my liking. I would recommend adding more liquid, such as white wine or chicken broth.


Hero Bangari
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I found that the sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less sugar, or omitting it altogether.


Iqra Asifi
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This sauce is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The flavor is amazing, and it's sure to impress your guests.


Taheem Brs
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I love the versatility of this sauce. I've used it on fish, chicken, and even vegetables, and it always turns out delicious. It's also a great way to use up leftover egg yolks.


Burhan ulhaq
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This was my first time making maltaise sauce, and I was pleasantly surprised by how easy it was. The instructions were clear and concise, and the sauce turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again!


Nazar Ali
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I've tried many maltaise sauce recipes, but this one is by far the best. The sauce is light and fluffy, with a perfect balance of sweetness and acidity. It's the perfect accompaniment to fish or chicken.


Fumane Korope
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This maltaise sauce recipe was a delight! Following the step-by-step guide, I was able to create a smooth, velvety sauce that complemented my fish dish perfectly. The combination of butter, orange juice, and egg yolks resulted in a rich and flavorful