Bearnaise Sauce The Daring Gourmet from www.daringgourmet.com
Introduction
Bearnaise sauce is a classic French sauce that is usually served with steak, fish, or vegetables. It is made with egg yolks, butter, shallots, white wine vinegar, tarragon, and other seasonings. The sauce has a tangy and buttery flavor that complements the richness of the meat or vegetables. Making bearnaise sauce from scratch may seem daunting, but it is easy with the right ingredients and instructions. In this blog post, we will provide you with a detailed recipe for bearnaise sauce that you can make at home.
Ingredients
Here are the ingredients you will need to make bearnaise sauce:
4 egg yolks
1 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons shallots, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
Here are the step-by-step instructions for making bearnaise sauce:
Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Set aside to cool.
In a separate saucepan, combine the white wine vinegar, shallots, and tarragon. Bring to a boil and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 5 minutes until the liquid has reduced to about 1 tablespoon. Strain the liquid and set aside to cool.
In a heatproof bowl, whisk the egg yolks until smooth. Add the cooled shallot mixture, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Whisk until well combined.
Place the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water. Make sure the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water. Whisk the egg mixture constantly until it thickens and doubles in volume. This should take about 3 to 4 minutes.
Remove the bowl from the heat and gradually whisk in the melted butter. Do this slowly to prevent the sauce from splitting. Whisk until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
Add additional salt and pepper to taste, if necessary.
Serve the bearnaise sauce immediately over your favorite meat or vegetables.
Nutrition
Here is the nutritional information for bearnaise sauce per 2 tablespoon serving:
