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saffron sauce grimrod in a jug.

Saffron Sauce Grimrod

Amanda
This saffron sauce or grimrod sauce is based on the classic Frenchhollandaise sauce with the addition of saffron.
5 from 14 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Sauce
Cuisine French
Servings 4
Calories 252 kcal

Equipment

  • whisk
  • glass or ceramic bowl
  • saucepan
  • jug

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 egg yolks
  • 120 g butter
  • ¼ teaspoon salt flaked sea salt to taste
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper to taste
  • 2 teaspoon white wine vinegar
  • 10 threads saffron

Instructions
 

  • Melt the butter in a pan, or in the microwave in 10 second bursts on full power.
  • Skim off any solids that float to the top and pour into a jug.
  • Place the egg yolks in a heatprof bowl with the vinegar.
  • Whisk briefly to combine.
  • Add the saffron to the egg yolks.
  • Place the bowl over the simmering water in a bain marie and whisk constantly and pale and thick. This will take around 5 minutes.
  • Continue whisking and start to pour in the butter in a very steady stream. The sauce will start to thicken.
  • Continue to add the butter until it is totally incorporated.
  • Season to taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 252kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 2gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 162mgSodium: 346mgPotassium: 62mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 893IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 1mg
Keyword grimwrod sauce, hollandaise sauce, saffron hollandaise, saffron sauce
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