Herb Hollandaise
Herb Hollandaise is a different take on a classic hollandaise sauce, perfect not only for eggs benedict, but also for poached fishes and grilled vegetables. You can use any herbs and the white vinegar of your choice.
Melt <quantity>300<unit>g</unit></quantity> of unsalted butter over low heat
Set the melted butter aside until the milk proteins sink to the bottom of the pot
Pick <quantity>1<unit>bunch</unit></quantity> of basil flowers
Gently pour the melted butter into another recipient, being careful not to mix it back with the milk solids
Add the picked basil flowers and the melted butter to a blender
Blend on high speed until homogeneous
Sieve the mixture
Fill a small saucepan with water and bring it to a boil
Remove the saucepan from the stove and place a large heatproof bowl on top of it. Add <quantity>20<unit>ml</unit></quantity> of white wine vinegar
Add <quantity>3</quantity> egg yolks to the bowl. If you’re using whole eggs, save the whites for other preparations
Pour the herb butter into the bowl, in a thin stream, while constantly whisking. Continue until it is emulsified
Season with salt to taste
Keep whisking and immediately remove from the heat when the sauce thickens. The herb hollandaise is ready
Grab some grilled fish or poached egg, and enjoy!
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