ESSENTIAL RECIPES- PORK
DELICIOUS CLASSIC HOLLANDAISE SAUCE
INGREDIENTS
• 3 large egg yolks( room temperature)
• 1 tablespoon cold water
• 125g unsalted butter, melted & warm
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice( plus more to taste)
• pinch of fine salt
• pinch of white pepper or cayenne
• ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard, optional
METHOD 1. Bring a small saucepan of water to a gentle simmer. Place a heatproof bowl on top( it must not touch the water).
2. Add egg yolks and cold water to the bowl. Whisk continuously until the mixture becomes pale, slightly thickened, and airy.
3. While whisking constantly, drizzle in the warm melted butter in a thin stream. Add it gradually to form a smooth, glossy emulsion.
4. Whisk in lemon juice, salt, white pepper( or cayenne), and Dijon if using. Taste and adjust, it should be buttery, gently tangy, and rich.
5. The sauce should coat the back of a spoon and flow slowly when poured.
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