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Italian binding technique for emulsifying sauces.
Origin: Italian (17th century) — Italy
See full technique reference →Combines egg yolks and melted butter to create a smooth, stable emulsion through gentle binding with a fork or whisk.
Used in traditional Italian sauces, such as Béarnaise and Hollandaise.
Salsa Olandese (Italy): Forms the velvety base for this Italian interpretation of Hollandaise
Burro Montato (France): Creates the airy whipped butter emulsion
Avgolemono (Greece): Binds the lemon and egg in this traditional soup
Primary Reaction
Emulsification
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