Japanese Egg Yolk Sauce

Prep time: 10 min
Servings: 12
Yield: 12 servings

Description

Japanese restaurants are known for their sauces, and this golden egg yolk sauce is a make-at-home winner for serving with sushi or other appetizers.

Ingredients

3 egg yolks
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1 cup vegetable oil
2 1/2 tablespoons white miso paste
1/4 teaspoon grated yuzu (Japanese orange), lemon or lime peel
1 pinch freshly ground white pepper
salt to taste

Directions

1 Beat egg yolks and lemon juice in a medium bowl with a wooden spoon. Beat in vegetable oil, a few drops at a time, beating well after each addition, until the mixture begins to emulsify. When all oil has been incorporated, stir in miso, orange zest, pepper, and salt.