Avgolemono

Avgolemono is one of the most characteristic techniques of Greek cuisine. With just a few simple ingredients, egg, lemon and a little broth from the dish itself, we can transform a simple soup or a pot-cooked meal into something velvety, creamy and full of flavor. This slightly tangy and comforting taste is what makes avgolemono so beloved in dishes such as chicken soup, stuffed cabbage rolls, pork with leeks and celery, and many more. And if you are afraid it might curdle, just follow my instructions. You will see that it is actually very easy and turns out perfectly every time!
🛒Ingredients
- 🥚 1 egg
- 🍋 1 lemon
- 🍲 Broth from the food or soup
- 🌽 Cornstarch, if you want to make a thicker creamy avgolemono
👩🍳Preparation

Crack the egg into a deep bowl or soup tureen and whisk it very well with a fork or whisk until the yolk and the egg white are completely combined and the mixture becomes smooth and fluid. It is best for the egg to be at room temperature.
🔹This step is important because if the egg white has not blended properly, it may cook instantly when it comes into contact with the hot broth, creating small white bits inside the food.

Squeeze the lemon and add the juice to the egg. Whisk again very well until the mixture is fully combined.

As soon as the food is ready, turn off the heat. Using a ladle, slowly add a little hot broth from the pot into the avgolemono while whisking continuously. This way, the temperature of the egg rises gradually without cooking it abruptly.
Continue adding broth little by little until the mixture is warm enough. Pour the avgolemono back into the pot and gently swirl it with circular movements so it spreads evenly everywhere. If making soup, simply stir quickly with a ladle.
💡Tips & Tricks
- To prevent the avgolemono from curdling, do not close the pot with the lid immediately. Allow the food to cool slightly first.
- For a thicker and creamier sauce, dissolve 1 tbsp cornstarch into the lemon juice before adding it to the egg.
- If the lemon juice is not enough to dissolve the cornstarch, add a tiny amount of water.
- For a thicker sauce, like the one used in stuffed cabbage rolls, use 1 tbsp cornstarch for every glass of broth.
Enjoy!
Nanà…💖





