Egg Benedict

Egg Benedict is an American breakfast dish consists of two halves of an English muffin, topped with ham or bacon , poached egg, and Hollandaise sauce. For a vegetarian option i just avoid adding ham or bacon. 

The Hollandaise sauce is heart of this recipe and the dish tastes excellent. 

Preparation time : 30 mins
Serves : 2 | Makes : 4

Ingredients :

Egg yolks : 2
Lemon juice : 1tsp
White pepper powder : pinch or to taste
Water : 1 Tbsp
Butter : 1/3 cup melted
Salt : 1/4 tsp
While vinegar : 1 tsp
Eggs : 4
English muffins : 2
Softened butter : 1 Tbsp
Black pepper powder or chili powder : 1/4 tsp

Method :

To make Hollandaise :
Fill the bottom of a double boiler part - way with water. Make sure that water does not touch the top pan. Bring water to a gentle simmer. In the top of the double boiler, whisk together egg yolks, lemon juice, white pepper, water.
Add the melted butter to egg yolk mixture 1 or 2 tablespoons at a time while whisking yolks constantly. If hollandaise begins to get too thick, add a teaspoon or two of hot water. Continue whisking until all butter is incorporated. Whisk in salt, then remove from heat. Place a lid on pan to keep sauce warm.
To poach Eggs:
Fill a large saucepan with water (half way through about 3 inches). Bring water to a gentle simmer, then add vinegar. Carefully break eggs into simmering water, and allow to cook for 2 1/2 to 3 minutes. Yolk should still be soft in centre.
Remove the eggs from water with a slotted spoon and set on a plate.
While eggs are poaching, cut each muffin to half, take another pan add tbsp of butter and roast the muffins.
Now arrange all of them to make egg Benedict
Take two plate, keep two roasted muffins in each plate, top them with poached egg, and now drizzle hollandaise sauce.
Sprinkle little chili powder or pepper or you can top it with a coriander leaf.
Serve immediately.
Enjoy your dish :)
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