Easiest Lemon Sauce

Adding a bit of tangy kick to a vegan savoury dish can really enhance the meal experience. Lemon sauce is my new discovery which really elevates so many of my dishes. In fact, I can happily eat it on bread, I love it so much. But I mostly add it to my tofu, because it's just so delicious.

I know many vegan beginners shy away from sauces at first, but no need to be worried. This lemon sauce takes just 5 super basic ingredients and less than 10 minutes to make! It's super easy and incredibly delicious.

How to make the lemon sauce

There's no trick to this lemon sauce. You will need 9 tbs of lemon juice (I used them from a bottle of 100% lemon juice but you can also squeeze fresh lemons if you prefer), 5 tbs sugar, 1 cup of water, 2 tbs rice vinegar (apple cider vinegar will work too), and 2 tbsp cornflour.

All you need to do is mix the lemon juice, water, sugar and vinegar in a small saucepan. Whisk the ingredients together and add them on low heat. Simmer for about 5 minutes, whisking now and then. Add the cornflour. Continue whisking until the lemon sauce has thickened.

That's it! Your sauce is ready to serve, hot or cold, whichever you prefer.

Don't fancy using it all in one go? No worries, you can store it in an airtight container and keep it refrigerated for up to 2 weeks! That's pretty handy.

I love this sauce so much, I normally use it with my tofu nuggets and sometimes I add it as a side dipping sauce for my vegan steak. It works wonderfully with desserts too.

This recipe has been developed entirely by Yuzu Bakes. Any resemblance with other recipes is purely coincidental.

Lemon Sauce

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• Prep Time: 2 mins
• Cook Time: 5 mins
• Total: 7 mins
• Serves 6 people

Categories: Dips & Sauces Cusine: Mediterranean

Description

A quick and easy lemon sauce which works alongside your savoury creations. Our lemon sauce takes just a few basic ingredients and the result is a tangy delight full of lemon flavours.

Ingredients

(USA / Metric)

• 9 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 cup water
• 5 tbsp caster sugar
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 1/2 tbsp corn starch

Instructions

• 1. Add the lemon juice, sugar, rice vinegar and water to a small saucepan. Using a handheld whisk, mix all the ingredients until combined.
  2. Place the saucepan over low heat. Simmer for about 5 minutes, whisking every now and then to ensure the mixture doesn't stick to the pan.
  3. Add in the cornflour, and continue to whisk until the lemon sauce has thickened up. If it's too thick, add a little more water. If you feel it's too thin, add a tad bit more cornflour.
  4. Serve hot or cold as desired.

Nutritional Information

Total Nutrition Facts

Serves 6 people

Amount Per Serving
Calories 53
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0 g			0%
	Saturated Fat 0 g		0%
	Trans Fat 0 g		0%
	Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
	Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg			0%
Sodium 7 mg			0%
Total Carbs 14 g			5%
	Dietary Fiber 0 g		1%
	Sugar 11 g		22%
Protein 0 g			0%
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 4% Calcium 0% Iron 0% Vitamin D 0% Magnesium 1% Potassium 1% Zinc 0% Phosphorus 0% Thiamin (B1) 0% Riboflavin (B2) 0% Niacin (B3) 0% Vitamin B6 0% Folic Acid (B9) 0% Vitamin B12 0% Vitamin E 0% Vitamin K 0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist's advice

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