Caper Gravy

Submitted by Renate

"Swedish Meatballs like to float in this gravy. Nice tangy falvor."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 1/2 liter

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups broth or 2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon capers, more if you like
• salt
• lemon juice
• 1 egg yolk (optional)
• 2 tablespoons water (optional)

directions

1. Over medium heat melt the butter, add the flour and stir until the flour turns a pale yellow.
2. Slowly add the broth (water) stirring constantly as not to create lumps.
3. Bring to a boil and boil 1 minute.
4. Remove from heat, add the capers, salt, and lemon juice, let stand for 10 minutes.
5. In the meantime mix the egg yolk and water, and whisk into gravy.