Beef Fat Hollandaise
Use duck fat or pork lard if that is all you have
Makes enough for: 2 people
Ingredients
- 15 g rendered beef fat
- 10 g salted butter
- 1 egg yolk
- 7.5 mls lemon juice
- 1 dash cayenne pepper (optional)
Method
- Place the beef fat and butter into a small saucepan and melt over a low temperature
- Remove from the heat and place the egg yolk and lemon juice into a small, non stick frying pan
- Whisk until mixed then add the cayenne pepper if using and whisk
- Place onto a very low temperature and while whisking, slowly pour in the melted fat
- Continue whisking until thick then serve straight away
Notes
You can keep the hollandaise warm by placing it into a warmed glass bowl but don't leave it too long. Whisk just before serving.