Bearnaise Sauce with Julia Child ⎢Martha Stewart

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while maintaining richness.

white wine vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Apple cider vinegar has a similar acidity and flavor profile.

Add 1 tablespoon of chopped shallot and a little butter to a saucepan to cook.

Add 3-4 tablespoons of tarragon vinegar and a little white wine to the saucepan and reduce to about 1 tablespoon.

Separate 3 egg yolks into a bowl.

Beat the egg yolks until well mixed.

Cook the egg yolks over heat, adding 2-3 tablespoons of water, stirring carefully to avoid scrambling.

Gradually add melted butter, waiting for each addition to be absorbed before adding more until the sauce thickens.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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