How to Make Bearnaise Sauce
If you are looking to make béarnaise sauce at home, you will be glad to know that the steps involved are very simple. In addition to being extremely delicious, béarnaise sauce is also very healthy. People who love Hollandaise sauce along with eggs and fresh vegetables always enjoy the different taste of béarnaise sauce. Depending on your personal preferences, you may choose to serve it with fish, steamed roast beef, chicken steak or rice. All the ingredients required to prepare béarnaise sauce at home can be easily purchased from your local grocery store. Follow the tips below to perform this task effectively and efficiently.
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1hr 15 min
Yield: 5 to 6 servings
Utensils: Measuring cups and spoons, Medium saucepan, Small bowl, Large flat-bottom pan, Sharp knife, Cutting board, Wooden mixing spoon, Whisk, Egg separator, Mesh strainer, Stove
Ingredients:
Large eggs: 2
Dry white wine: ½ cup
Medium shallots: 2
Cup sherry vinegar; ¼ cup
Bunch of fresh tarragon: 1 oz.
Cold water: 1 tbsp
Unsalted butter: 1-1/2 sticks
Fresh lemon juice: 1-1/2 tbsp
Dry tarragon leaves (crushed): 2 tbsp
Cayenne: 1 Dash
Salt: 1 Dash
Instructions
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1
Wash and rinse one ounce of fresh tarragon. Chop the bunch finely and remove the stems. Next, chop two medium sized shallots and put them in another bowl. Cut the butter into small cubic pieces and keep them in a separate bowl.
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2
Let the sauce pan heat up on medium temperature on a stove. Add ingredients, including finely chopped tarragon and shallots, and wait for the mixture to come to boil. Continue to cook the mixture until the paste achieves a very thick texture or when there are only about 2 table spoons of sauce left in the pan. Remove as much liquid as possible from the mixture. Use a strainer and the back of a large wooden spoon to squeeze out the liquid.
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3
Now pour the mixture, egg yolks, some water and salt into the sauce pan. Mix the ingredients thoroughly on low heat. Add cubes of butter that you had prepared and continue to mix gently. Pour in cayenne, crushed tarragon leaves and lemons juice for enhance taste.
The dish is ready.
: 2 tbsp
Cayenne: 1 Dash
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