Average Rating: 5TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Cook: 20 min.
YIELD: 8 servings.Ingredients
- 10 medium leeks (white portion only)
- 2 green onions with tops, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 6 tablespoons cold butter
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Dash white pepper
Instructions
- 1. Cut leeks into 1-1/2-in. slices, then julienne. In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, saute leeks, onions and garlic in oil until tender.
- 2. Meanwhile, in a small heavy saucepan, whisk the egg yolks, water and lemon juice. Cook and stir over low heat until mixture begins to thicken, bubbles around the edges and reaches 160°, about 20 minutes. Add butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, whisking after each addition until melted. Remove from the heat; stir in mustard and pepper.
- 3. Transfer leek mixture to a serving bowl; top with mustard sauce.
Nutrition Facts
1/2 cup with about 4 teaspoons sauce: 185 calories, 13g fat (6g saturated fat), 103mg cholesterol, 160mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.