Plant-Based Egg Yolk
This plant-based egg yolk sauce delivers the rich, savory depth of a real egg yolk without a single animal product in sight. Made with simple, wholesome ingredients, it comes together quickly and works beautifully in a wide range of dishes — from tofu scrambles and grain bowls to dipping sauces for crusty toast.
For those looking to get creative in the kitchen, this recipe also doubles as a base for spherification — a molecular gastronomy technique that transforms the sauce into gorgeous burstible spheres that closely resemble real egg yolks that can be eaten fresh or frozen. Using Calcium Lactate and a Sodium Alginate bath, you can craft a stunning, restaurant-worthy garnish that's sure to impress. That said, the spherification step is entirely optional — this sauce stands beautifully on its own and is just as delicious served straight from the blender.
Perfect for brunches, meal prep, and everyday cooking, this is one versatile plant-based staple you'll want in your regular rotation.
Plant-Based Egg Yolk
This plant-based egg yolk made with simple ingredients delivers the rich, savory depth of a real egg yolk without a single animal product.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 2.5 min
- Total
- 10 min
- Servings
- 12
Ingredients
Egg Yolk
Alginate Bath
Instructions
Alginate Bath
- Add {Sodium Alginate} and {Distilled Water} (only use distilled water) to a blender. Blend until combined.
- Pour into a container and store in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes so the bubbles settle.
Egg Yolk
- Combine {nutritional yeast}, {cornstarch}, {Kala Namak} (black salt), {ground turmeric}, {Sunflower/Soy Lecithin} (optional), {Calcium Lactate} (optional) into a small pot on the stove. Mix thoroughly to make sure all clumps are removed.
- Stir in {neutral oil} until all is combined, then turn on the stove to medium heat.
- Slowly pour in {water} until fully combined.
- Cook on medium heat until the yolk has thickened (about 2 minutes).
- Remove from heat and let cool.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Protein
- 2 g
- Carbs
- 2 g
- Fat
- 2 g
- Fiber
- 2 g
- Sugar
- 2 g
- Sodium
- 2 mg
Notes & Tips
- Skip the Alginate Bath step & adding the Calcium Lactate if you only care about the egg sauce!
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Reviews (2)
Aubrie
★★★★★Boo
Claire
★★★★★This was great!