Steamed Broccoli With Hollandaise Sauce Recipe
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Ingredients
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For the Steamed Broccoli
For the Hollandaise Sauce
Method
For the Steamed Broccoli
- 1
Prepare the Broccoli
Wash the broccoli florets thoroughly under cold water and cut them into bite-sized pieces.
- 2
Set up the Steamer
In a pot, add 1 cup of water and place a steamer basket over the pot. Ensure that the water does not touch the bottom of the steamer.
- 3
Steam the Broccoli
Bring the water to a boil over medium heat. Once boiling, add the broccoli florets to the steamer basket. Cover with a lid and steam for about 5-7 minutes or until the broccoli is bright green and tender but still crisp.
- 4
Season the Broccoli
Once cooked, remove the broccoli from the steamer, season with salt to taste, and set aside.
For the Hollandaise Sauce
- 5
Melt the Butter
In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat. Once melted, remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- 6
Whisk Egg Yolks and Lemon Juice
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and lemon juice until the mixture is pale and slightly thickened.
- 7
- 8
Season the Sauce
Add salt and cayenne pepper to taste. Continue whisking until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened. If the sauce is too thick, you can whisk in a little warm water to reach your desired consistency.
