The perfect hollandaise sauce

By: Simon Rimmer From: Market Kitchen

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Prep time:
10 mins
Cook time:
5 mins
Serves:
4

Simon Rimmer’s cracked the recipe for this classic French condiment, and it’s as easy as ever to prepare

Ingredients

  • 2 free-range egg yolks
  • 1/2 tsp tarragon vinegar
  • splash ice-cold water
  • pinch Salt
  • 125g clarified butter, melted
  • 1/4 Lemons, juice only
  • pinch cayenne pepper
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Method

1. Whisk the egg yolks, vinegar, water and salt together in a metal bowl. Place the bowl over a pan of just-simmering water (make sure the bottom of the bowl doesn’t touch the water) and whisk continuously for 4-5 minutes, or until the mixture has thickened slightly.

2. Remove the bowl from the heat and add the melted butter in a thin, steady stream, whisking continuously, until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Add the lemon juice and cayenne pepper, to taste.

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