Sauce Batarde

This is good over vegetables and/or fish.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Yields: 3 cups

Ingredients

• 3  tablespoons butter
• 4  tablespoons flour
• 2  cups water
• 3  egg yolks
• 1⁄3 cup milk
• 1  teaspoon lemon juice
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Melt the butter in the saucepan and add flour, making a roux. Cook for 1-2 minutes then add the water. Bring to a boil and cook for 5 more minutes.
2. Beat the egg yolks and the milk. Combine with the first mixture, beating constantly with a whisk. Season to taste.
3. Strain the sauce through a very fine sieve or several layers of cheesecloth. Add lemon juice just before serving.