Add the egg yolks and white vinegar or lemon juice to a blender bowl to make the hollandaise sauce in a blender. Place over a high speed and slowly pour the warm clarified butter until it forms an emulsion (hollandaise sauce). Check the seasoning and adjust if necessary. Cover with a towel or wrap until ready to serve. It can be served warm or cold.
To make the hollandaise over a Bain Marie (water bath), add the egg yolks and white vinegar or lemon juice to a bowl. Bring a saucepan of water to a simmer and place the bowl over the top, ensuring it is not touching the water. Vigorously whisk without stopping until the mixture becomes foamy.
While vigorously whisking, slowly pour in the warm clarified butter, a little bit at a time, and continue whisking until it forms a thick emulsion (hollandaise sauce). Check the seasoning and adjust if necessary. Cover with a towel or wrap until ready to serve. It can be served warm or cold.
Eggs Benedict
Bring a pot of water to a boil and add the vinegar. Gently drop in your eggs and poach for 2 ½ minutes or until it is done to your liking. Remove and drain on a paper towel.
Place a pan over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and ham and heat until slightly browned and hot. Remove and set aside. Toast and butter your English muffins. Place the ham over the muffin, top with the eggs and drizzle over the hollandaise sauce. Garnish with chives and cracked black pepper. Dig in.
Eggs Florentine
Bring a pot of water to a boil and add the vinegar. Gently drop in your eggs and poach for 2 ½ minutes or until it is done to your liking. Remove and drain on a paper towel.
Place a pan over medium-high heat. Add olive oil, spinach and seasoning to taste. Saute for 2 minutes or until wilted, then remove and set aside.
Toast and butter your English muffins. Place the spinach over the muffin, top with the eggs and drizzle over the hollandaise sauce. Garnish with chives and cracked black pepper. Dig in.
Eggs Royale
Bring a pot of water to a boil and add the vinegar. Gently drop in your eggs and poach for 2 ½ minutes or until it is done to your liking. Remove and drain on a paper towel.
Toast and butter your English muffins. Place the smoked salmon over the muffin, top with the eggs and drizzle over the hollandaise sauce. Garnish with chives and cracked black pepper. Dig in.