Oats Free Hollandaise Sauce with Ginger & Fennel

Hollandaise is one of those sauces that feels impossibly luxurious, and this version takes the classic even further with a bright hit of fresh ginger and the delicate anise note of fennel fronds. The double-boiler method keeps everything gentle and controlled, giving you that glossy, spoon-coating consistency without scrambling the yolks. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of grains and oats — no thickeners, no fillers, just butter, egg yolks, and aromatics doing exactly what they're supposed to do. That matters more than you might think, since store-bought hollandaise mixes and packets can sneak in starch-based additives that have no business being in a classic French sauce. The ginger adds a subtle warmth that cuts through the richness of the butter beautifully, while the optional fennel fronds bring a fresh, herby finish that makes the whole thing feel a little unexpected. Drape it over poached eggs, steamed asparagus, or grilled fish and it will absolutely steal the show. Once you've made hollandaise from scratch, there's really no going back.

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