Eggs Benedict - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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1 tbsp vinegar
8 None large eggs
4 None English muffins, halved, toasted
2 1/2 tbsp butter
2 cups baby arugula
1.5 oz ham, thinly sliced
None None FOR THE HOLLANDAISE SAUCE
3 None large egg yolks
2 tbsp lemon juice
12 tbsp butter, melted
Preparation
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To make the hollandaise sauce, whisk together egg yolks and lemon juice over a double boiler. Whisk constantly for 1-2 mins, until thick and creamy. Remove from heat and add butter in a thin stream, whisking, until thickened. Season to taste. Keep warm.
Bring a medium frying pan of water to a boil. Add vinegar and reduce heat to a simmer. Crack in eggs in batches of 2 or 4 (depending on size of pan). Poach for 2-3 mins, splashing water over eggs, until cooked to your liking.
Spread butter over English muffins. Top with arugula and ham. Remove eggs from water with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Place on toasted muffins and top with hollandaise sauce and a grinding of pepper. Serve warm.
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