What is hollaindaise sauce?

Hollandaise sauce is a classic French sauce that is made with egg yolks, clarified butter, lemon juice, and seasonings. The egg yolks are whisked over a double boiler until they have doubled in volume and are thick and creamy. The clarified butter is then slowly whisked into the egg yolks until the sauce is smooth and emulsified. Finally, the lemon juice and seasonings are added to taste.

Hollandaise sauce is typically served with dishes such as asparagus, eggs Benedict, and fish. It can also be used as a base for other sauces, such as Béarnaise sauce and Choron sauce.

Here is a recipe for hollandaise sauce:

Ingredients:

* 3 egg yolks

* 1 tablespoon water

* 1/4 teaspoon salt

* 1/8 teaspoon white pepper

* 1 cup (2 sticks) clarified butter

* 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions:

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, water, salt, and white pepper.

2. Place the bowl over a double boiler and whisk constantly until the mixture has doubled in volume and is thick and creamy.

3. Remove the bowl from the heat and slowly whisk in the clarified butter until the sauce is smooth and emulsified.

4. Add the lemon juice and stir to combine.

5. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.

Hollandaise sauce is best served immediately.