Celery Free Ginger-Lime Hollandaise
Hollandaise is one of those sauces that sounds intimidating but rewards anyone willing to whisk with a little patience. This version swaps the classic lemon for bright, tangy lime and layers in freshly grated ginger for a warmth that creeps up on you in the best way. The result is silky, rich, and just a little unexpected — the kind of sauce that makes people ask what's in it before they've even finished their first bite. Because every ingredient here is straightforward and whole, there's nothing hidden to worry about for anyone avoiding celery or celery-derived additives, which can sneak into spice blends and pre-made sauces more often than you'd think. The double-boiler method keeps the egg yolks from scrambling while building that glossy, spoonable texture classic hollandaise is known for, and the pasteurized yolks bring the mixture to a safe temperature without any guesswork. A pinch of cayenne at the end ties the ginger and lime together with just enough heat to keep things interesting. Drape it over poached eggs, steamed vegetables, or grilled fish and watch it disappear fast.
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4 servings
- 3 pasteurized egg yolks
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1 tbsp cold water
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ½ tsp lime zest, finely grated
- ¼ tsp fine salt
- pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Cut the butter into 8 roughly equal pieces and set aside at room temperature. Fill a small saucepan with about 1 inch of water and bring to a bare simmer over medium-low heat — the water should steam but not boil.
- 2
In a heatproof bowl that fits snugly over the saucepan without touching the water, whisk together the pasteurized egg yolks, lime juice, and cold water until the mixture is pale and slightly thickened, about 1 minute.
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