1 egg yolk
2 tablespoons of boiling water
1 tablespoon of lemon juice
2 tablespoons of butter
to taste
1 egg yolk
2 tablespoons of boiling water
1 tablespoon of lemon juice
2 tablespoons of butter
to taste
Place the egg yolk in a small saucepan
Gradually add the boiling water, whisking continuously with a metal spoon
Simmer over low heat, whisking until thickened, for about 1 minute
Remove the saucepan from the heat and gradually add the lemon juice, whisking continuously
Add the butter in small pieces, allowing each piece to melt before adding the next
Season to taste
Bath in a water bath
Serve warm with asparagus
Yield 1 serving.
