Hollandaise Sauce

Name: Hollandaise Sauce
Total time: 240 s
Yield: 3 large egg yolks*
Cuisine: Nigerian
Ingredients: 1 /s2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces; 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon salt

QUEEN OF THE KITCHEN @chefdpk

Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria

Hollandaise sauce is a rich and creamy emulsion sauce made with egg yolks, butter, and lemon juice. Hollandaise sauce is traditionally served with Eggs Benedict, but it can also be used with other dishes like steamed asparagus or grilled fish.

QUEEN OF THE KITCHEN @chefdpk

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Ingredients

4 mins

3 large egg yolks*

1/s2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 tablespoonfreshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 teaspoonsalt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or black pepper (optional)

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Steps

4 mins

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1. In a heatproof bowl, whisk together egg yolks and lemon juice until well combined.
2. Set the bowl over a pot of simmering water, making sure the bottom of the bowl doesn't touch the water.
3. Slowly melt the butter in the microwave or in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally.
4. Slowly pour the melted butter into the egg yolks, whisking constantly.
5. Continue whisking until the sauce thickens and emulsifies.
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6. Remove the bowl from the heat and whisk in salt and cayenne pepper (if using).
7. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.

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QUEEN OF THE KITCHEN @chefdpk

on April 08, 2025 17:20

Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria

I am Chef' DPK. My love for cooking has been since I was young. I love to help people satisfy their hunger by preparing different delicacies for them.The way I took care of my family by making delicious delicacies for them daily has really brought lots of love between us and other family members. They never cease to talk about my cooking skills all the time. This was what actually inspired me to learn about different techniques in cooking and futher my education in the culinary career. I am now a certified chef and I have trained a lots of students on this aspect too.I have a school called DA PRINCESS KITCHEN AND CULINARY CONCEPT in Ibadan Oyo State, Nigeria. It is a practical oriented class session all through our course and you will be amazed at what you will learn when you attend. Expecting you all!