Homemade Hollandaise Sauce: Elevate Your Breakfast Game
Hollandaise sauce is a classic French sauce known for its velvety texture and rich, buttery flavor.
Ingredients
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks), melted and hot
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- Salt, to taste
- Optional: a few drops of hot sauce or white pepper for added flavor
Instructions
- Prepare a Double Boiler:Fill a saucepan with about an inch of water and bring it to a gentle simmer over low heat. Place a heatproof bowl over the simmering water, ensuring that it doesn't touch the water. This makeshift double boiler will be used to heat the egg yolks gently.
- Whisk the Egg Yolks:In the heatproof bowl, whisk the egg yolks, water, and lemon juice until the mixture becomes slightly frothy.
- Cook the Egg Yolks:Continue whisking the egg yolk mixture constantly over the simmering water. Be patient; this step is crucial for the sauce's texture.The egg yolks will thicken and become creamy. Ensure they don't overcook or scramble.
- Incorporate the Butter:Once the egg yolks are thickened, slowly drizzle in the hot melted butter while whisking continuously.The sauce will start to thicken even more as you add the butter. Continue until all the butter is incorporated.
- Season and Adjust:Remove the saucepan from heat and whisk in the cayenne pepper and a pinch of salt.Taste the Hollandaise sauce and adjust the seasoning if needed. You can add a few drops of hot sauce or white pepper for extra flavor.
- Serve Immediately:Hollandaise sauce is best served immediately while it's warm and velvety.Drizzle it over your favorite dishes like eggs Benedict, steamed asparagus, or grilled salmon.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 186kcalCarbohydrates: 0.5gProtein: 1gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 123mgSodium: 10mg
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