Hollandaise sauce

• For 1 people
• Preparation time : 10 minutes
• Difficulty (0 to 5) : 2

Ingredients

• Hollandaise Sauce
  • Egg yolks : 3
  • Lemon juice : 2 tablespoons
  • Unsalted butter (melted) : 1 cup
  • Salt : 1/4 teaspoon
  • Cayenne pepper : 1/8 teaspoon

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Steps

• Prepare a double boiler
• Place a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water, making sure the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water.
• Whisk the egg yolks and lemon juice
• In the heatproof bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and lemon juice until well combined.
• Gradually add the melted butter
• Slowly pour the melted butter into the egg yolk mixture while whisking continuously. Make sure to pour it in a steady stream to prevent curdling.
• Cook the sauce
• Continue whisking the sauce over the double boiler until it thickens and reaches a creamy consistency. This should take about 5 minutes.
• Season with salt and cayenne pepper
• Remove the sauce from the heat and season with salt and cayenne pepper. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
• Serve and enjoy
• Pour the Hollandaise sauce over your favorite dishes, such as eggs Benedict or steamed vegetables. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Tips

• Make sure to whisk the egg yolks and lemon juice vigorously to incorporate air into the sauce and create a light and fluffy texture.
• If the sauce becomes too thick, you can thin it out by adding a little warm water or lemon juice and whisking until desired consistency is reached.

Information

• Hollandaise sauce is a classic French sauce made with egg yolks, butter, and lemon juice. It is rich, creamy, and perfect for drizzling over eggs, vegetables, or grilled meats.
• This sauce can be a bit tricky to make, but with practice and patience, you can master it and impress your guests with a homemade Hollandaise sauce.