Eggs Benedict

04 Dec Eggs Benedict

Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp white wine vinegar
• 4 large eggs
• 2 toasted slices
• Hollandaise sauce
• 4 slices of Parma ham

Ingredients for the Hollandaise Sauce:

• 3 egg yolks
• 2 tbsp. water
• 175 g butter
• the juice of 1/2 lemon
• 1/4 tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp white pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt

Preparation:

• Separate the yolks of 3 eggs and place in a flameproof pot on the stove over a water bath.
• Add 2 tbsp water and stir until frothy.
• In a thin stream, add the melted butter and lemon juice.
• Season with salt, black and white pepper.
• The sauce is ready.
• In hot water (should not boil) add vinegar. Gently break the eggs into the water. When completely white, remove them with a slotted spoon.
• In a dry frying pan, brown the ham slices.
• Arrange the muffins and brush with butter. Top each slice with ham and egg, pour over the sauce and sprinkle with parsley.

Bon Appétit!

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