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Hollandaise Sauce Recipe

A classic, creamy sauce perfect for eggs benedict, asparagus, and more.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: French
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 3 pcs Egg yolks
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter melted
  • 1 pinch Cayenne pepper
  • to taste Salt

Instructions 

  1. 1. In the top of a double boiler, whisk together egg yolks, lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon of water.
  2. 2. Add the melted butter to the egg yolk mixture 1 or 2 tablespoons at a time while whisking constantly. If the sauce becomes too thick, add a little hot water.
  3. 3. Continue whisking until all the butter is incorporated. Whisk in cayenne and salt.
  4. 4. Remove from heat and cover to keep warm until ready to serve.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 210mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 20mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 900IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.5mg

Keywords

French, Hollandaise, Sauce
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