Sauces from the new atkins book
Fresh Mayo (I made this and it's ok, but needs a little something, nice with chipotle tabasco)
Ok for all phases, 0 net/total carbs
1 large egg yolk
2 tsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp dijon mustard
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
120 ml (4 fl oz) olive or rapeseed oil
Combine egg yolk, lemon juice. mustard, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Add oil in a slow and steady stream until sauce is very thick. Serve straight away or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 days. If mayo is too thick, stir in 1-2 tsp water to thin.
Aioli
Ok for ph 1-4
Makes 8 (2 tablespoon) servings
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 tsp salt
2 large egg yolks
1 tsp dijon mustard
120ml (4 fl oz) olive oil
120ml (4 fl oz) rapeseed oil
Mince garlic on a chopping board and sprinkle with salt. With the blade of a heavy knife, mash that garlic and salt into a paste. Transfer to a medium bowl. Add egg yolks and mustard, mix well. Combine olive oil and rapeseed oil in a small jug. Slowly whisk in oil a few drops at a time until the mixture begins to thicken. Add oil slightly faster, pouring in a slow steady stream whisking constantly, until very thick.
Net carbs per serving 0; total carbs 0
Dill sauce
All phases, makes 12 (2 tsp) servings
120ml (4 fl oz) Mayo (from above recipe)
115g (4oz) soured cream
7g (1/4oz) chopped dill
1.5 tablespoons dijon mustard
2 tablespoons double cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
In a small bowl, whisk together mayo, soured cream, dill, mustard, cream and lemon juice. Stir in salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavours to blend.
Net carbs: 1 gram; protein 1 gram
Alfredo sauce
Phase 1-4, makes 6 (60ml/2 fl oz) servings; net carbs 2 grams
25g (1 oz) unsalted butter
350 ml (12 fl oz) double cream
50g (2 oz) Parmesan, grated
50g (2 oz) Pecorino Romano, grated
1/8 tsp pepper
Pinch ground nutmeg
Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add cream and simmer until reduced to 240ml (8 fl oz), about 10 mins. Remove from heat; stir in parmesan, pecorino, pepper and nutmeg until the cheese have melted and sauce is smooth. Serve straight away.
Variation:
Vodka sauce
Prepare alfredo sauce adding 3 tablespoons tomato puree and 2 tablespoons vodka to the double cream before reducing