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hollandaise sauce on asparagus, with a side of pork

French Hollandaise Sauce

Nassie Angadi
An easy hollandaise sauce that everyone will love.
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Side dishes
Cuisine French
Servings 4
Calories 403 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 3 egg yolks
  • 200 g butter
  • 1/2 a lemon
  • Pinch of salt and pepper
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Place the egg yolks in a small bowl, along with 2 tablespoons of cold water.
  • Whisk the mixture well.
  • Melt the butter in the microwave at a low temperature, until it is soft.
  • Prepare a bain marie as follows: Place warm water in a large pan or wok, and place the bowl with the egg mixture into it.
  • Whisk the mixture till frothy.
  • Add the melted butter slowly, whisking actively as you do.
  • Stir in the lemon juice while whisking.
  • Season with salt and pepper (and optional cayenne pepper).
  • Serve warm.

Notes

Adjust the cayenne pepper for spiciness, based on personal preference.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 403kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 3gFat: 44gSaturated Fat: 27gPolyunsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 246mgSodium: 346mg

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