Hollandaise Sauce
(from theReasonableMan’s recipe box)
Source: Stephanie Alexander
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Serves 2 people
Categories: Not tried
Ingredients
- 200g unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup white-wine vinegar or verjuice
- pinch of coarsely ground white pepper
- 2 tablespoons water
- 3 egg yolks
- juice of 1/2 lemon
Directions
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Melt butter gently and allow to cool a little
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Put vinegar, pepper and water into a small saucepan and reduce over heat to 1 tablespoon liquid
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Transfer to small bowl that fits comfortably over a stable small saucepan half-filled with hot water
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Add egg yolks and whisk over a moderate heat until thick and foamy
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Whisk in butter a little at a time, still over heat
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When all butter has been incorporated you should have a bowl of thick, creamy sauce.
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Add lemon juice to taste