Ingredients
- 2 eggs(whole)
- 2 egg yolks
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1½ tablespoon water (plus more for poaching eggs and cooling eggs)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 2 slices ham
- 1 large scallions (thinly sliced)
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 dash salt (or to taste)
- 1 dash pepper (or to taste)
Nutrition Info Per Serving
Serving Size
2 egg
Carbohydrates
4
g
Protein
12
g
Fat
47
g
Calories
484
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Instructions
- Make the hollandaise sauce:
- In a saucepan, melt the butter then remove it from heat.
- Mix together the 2 egg yolks and water in another small pot. Cook to a simmer and stir constantly. Continue simmering until it thickens.
- Pour melted butter into the egg mixture and whisk constantly.
- Remove from heat. Add lemon juice, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper. Set aside.
- Make the poached eggs:
- In another saucepan, add more water and the white vinegar. Heat to a simmer.
- Crack the 2 whole eggs into a cup, careful not to break the yolk. Then, pour into simmering vinegar and water mixture.
- Cook for 3-5 minutes until desired doneness.
- Remove eggs with a spoon and place in a cold water bath.
- Plate the dish:
- Place one slice of ham on each plate. Top each slice with a poached egg.
- Drizzle eggs with hollandaise sauce and top with scallions. Enjoy!