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Hollandaise

1 egg yolks : 3.5 butter : 0.25 lemon juice
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egg yolks ~18g per yolk 1
butter clarified or whole, melted 3.5
lemon juice ~1 tsp per yolk 0.25

Tips

  • Butter should be warm, not hot
  • Whisk constantly over gentle heat
  • If it breaks, whisk in ice cube
  • Season with cayenne and white pepper

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